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Extra motivation may help carry GlenOak vaulter Layne Studer to greater heights in 2023
Talent helped make GlenOak pole vaulter Layne Studer a state championship contender this season.
Extra motivation may help carry him over the top next year.
Studer finished as Division I state runner-up at last week's OHSAA Track and Field Championships. He matched his school record with a jump of 15 feet, 2 inches.
This was Studer's first state meet. Some in his position would celebrate a runner-up finish.
Studer, though, raised the bar for himself.
"I was hoping to get first," Studer said afterward.
Studer was targeting a school-record 15-6, but missed all three jumps at that height. Hilliard Davidson's Jack De Francesco hit it on his second attempt and won the state title.
"I wish I could have done more," Studer said.
That level of competitiveness has helped carry Studer this far.
"He set high goals and stuck with them," GlenOak head coach Scott Ferrell said. "When he finished second, second place to him was a disappointment.
"Now he realizes what he accomplished."
Studer had a career-best vault of 13-0 coming into the year. After finishing runner-up at the Stark County and Federal League Championships, the junior took off in the postseason. He won district and regional titles for the first time.
Ferrell credited Studer's father Ryan and Golden Eagles vaults coach Dustin Jarvis with Studer's progression.
"He just kept getting better and better and better," Ferrell said.
Studer and Perry's Jagger Foxx will enter next season as the county's top returning vaulters. Their battles could stretch to the state meet again. Foxx finished fifth at state last week.
"I love competing with Jagger," Studer said. "It's fun to have someone from my area jump the same height as me."
Studer is poised to have a big senior year. In addition to pole vault, he also ran the 400 and teamed up on the Golden Eagles' 1,600 relay.
"He wants to be at the state meet in multiple events next season," Ferrell said.
Reach Mike at mike.popovich@cantonrep.com
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MERCER ISLAND, Wash., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LauraMac, a leading provider of technology solutions to the mortgage capital markets, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit, earning them the highest achievement in platform compliance.
LauraMac builds innovative technology solutions to manage transactions in the secondary mortgage market. The LauraMac platform is a vibrant ecosystem, connecting originators, sellers, due diligence firms, and investors, as well as a singular system of record for documents, data, and communication.
"This is an important achievement," said LauraMac CEO Bob Fulton. "SOC 2 Type II certification is the gold standard and ensures that LauraMac has the best controls in place to keep our client's data secure."
Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SOC 2 is a procedural audit that ensures a service provider is securely managing controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
"Security and privacy are at the heart of our business model," said CTO Amit Aggarwal. "This examination confirms that our systems are protected and reflects our commitment to offering our customers best-in-class technology."
LauraMac also successfully completed a SOC 2 Type I audit in April 2022. Both audits were performed by Sensiba San Filippo, LLP (SSF).
LauraMac's SaaS platform allows for the review and purchase of mortgage loans with greater confidence in the data, efficiency in the process, and real-time portfolio wide transparency of the pipeline with products for loan acquisition, third party due diligence, quality control reviews, servicing boarding and document and data management. The LauraMac team is comprised of mortgage professionals who are passionate about innovating and executing for their client's success. The company has offices in Irvine, CA, Denver, CO, and Seattle, WA. Visit www.LauraMac.com for more information.
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Agreement of Sale for 11 outparcels fully executed
Purchase and Sale Agreement for the hotel at Springfield Town Center fully executed for $2.5 million
PHILADELPHIA, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PREIT (NYSE: PEI) (the "Company") announced execution of a purchase and sale agreement for 11 outparcels that will generate gross proceeds in excess of $32 million.
The Company also executed an agreement of sale for a vacant parcel at Springfield Town Center set to be developed into a hotel site for $2.5 million as the Company executes on its vision of delivering one-stop destinations for the communities it serves.
These transactions represent a portion of the asset sale pipeline referenced in conjunction with the Company's first quarter 2022 earnings release dated May 5, 2022 with $275 million of transactions in process. The Company expects that the outparcels will close in multiple phases with a portion closing prior to June 30, 2022. Closing on the hotel parcel is anticipated to occur in the fourth quarter of 2022.
"Our plan to raise capital is materializing as a result of a portfolio that is thriving due to our efforts to bring in dynamic and compelling uses and our optimally-located platform," said Joseph F. Coradino, Chairman and CEO of PREIT. "We have a clear mandate to raise capital and improve our balance sheet and we are unwavering in our commitment to generate results. As new opportunities continue to arise, we are confident we can strategically harvest value from our portfolio to reduce debt."
As noted during the Company's Q1 2022 earnings call, the Company continues to anticipate it will close on asset sales totaling approximately $109 million in gross proceeds by June 30, 2022.
About PREIT
PREIT (NYSE:PEI) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns and manages innovative properties developed to be thoughtful, community-centric hubs. PREIT's robust portfolio of carefully curated, ever-evolving properties generates success for its tenants and meaningful impact for the communities it serves by keenly focusing on five core areas of established and emerging opportunity: multi-family & hotel, health & tech, retail, essentials & grocery and experiential. Located primarily in densely-populated regions, PREIT is a top operator of high quality, purposeful places that serve as one-stop destinations for customers to shop, dine, play and stay. Additional information is available at www.preit.com or on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.
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Additional factors that might cause future events, achievements or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements include those discussed herein, and in the sections entitled "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. We do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.
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Ukrainians stop Russian gas at one hub, make gains in east
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine stopped the flow of Russian natural gas on Wednesday through a hub that feeds European homes and stoves, while Kyiv’s military claimed it made some gains in grinding battles near a key northeastern city.
In 11 weeks, the war has played out on battlefields in Ukrainian towns and cities but also in energy and financial markets, as Ukraine’s allies in the West have sought to deprive Russia of money needed to fund the war with sanctions and energy embargoes.
The practical impact of Wednesday’s gas cutoff for European households was not immediately clear: Ukraine’s pipeline operator said it would switch supply to another hub, and an analyst said transit should not be affected.
But Russia’s state-owned giant Gazprom indicated some falloff: It said it was sending gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine in the amount of 72 million cubic meters, apparently down 25% from the day before.
Preliminary flow data suggested higher rates moving through a second station in Ukrainian-controlled territory. Russian gas flows to Europe through other pipelines as well.
It was also not clear if Russia would take any immediate hit, since it has long-term contracts and other ways of transporting gas.
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But the move could hold symbolic significance as the first time Ukraine has disrupted the flow westward. It comes as the European Union has sought to reduce its dependence on Russian energy, phasing out its use of coal and considering doing the same for oil. Gas presents a more complicated problem, given both how much Europe uses and the technical difficulties in sourcing it elsewhere.
On the battlefield, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s military had pushed Russian forces out of four villages near Kharkiv — the country’s second largest city, and a key to Russia’s offensive in the eastern Donbas.
After his forces failed to overrun the capital in the early days of the war, Russian President Vladimir Putin switched his focus to the region, which is Ukraine’s industrial heartland and has also been the site of fighting between Moscow-backed separatists and Ukrainian troops for years.
Zelenskyy suggested the military was gradually pushing Russian troops away from Kharkiv. As his forces appear to gather steam in a nascent counteroffensive, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba voiced what appeared to be increasing confidence — and expanded goals — on Tuesday. He suggested to the Financial Times newspaper that Ukraine could go beyond just forcing Russia back to areas it held before the invasion began 11 weeks ago.
Kuleba’s statement seemed to reflect political ambitions more than battlefield realities: Russian forces have made advances in the Donbas and control more of it than they did before the war began. But it highlights how Ukraine has stymied a larger, better-armed Russian military, surprising many who had anticipated a much quicker end to the conflict.
Meanwhile, the British Defense Ministry said Ukraine was targeting Russian forces on Snake Island in the northwestern Black Sea, in an effort to disrupt Moscow’s attempts to expand its influence.
Russia has sought to reinforce its garrison on Snake Island, while “Ukraine has successfully struck Russian air defenses and resupply vessels with Bayraktar drones,” the ministry said on Twitter. It said Russian resupply vessels had minimum protection after the Russian Navy retreated to Crimea after losing the flagship of its Black Sea fleet.
Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press show fighting there.
But the statement warned: “If Russia consolidates its position on (Snake) Island with strategic air defense and coastal defense cruise missiles, they could dominate the northwestern Black Sea.”
Ukraine’s natural gas pipeline operator said it would stop Russian shipments through a hub in a part of eastern Ukraine controlled by Moscow-backed separatists because of interference from “occupying forces,” including the apparent siphoning of gas. It also complained about interference along the route last month.
Benchmark European gas futures seesawed Tuesday and Wednesday on the news, meaning consumers may face higher energy bills — at a time of already rising prices.
Higher prices would benefit Russia, though it has massive foreign reserves now given the rapid rise in crude oil prices in recent months as global travel and business resumed in the wake of mass coronavirus pandemic lockdowns.
The hub in question handles about a third of Russian gas passing through Ukraine to Western Europe. Russia’s state-owned natural gas giant Gazprom put the figure at about a quarter.
The move came as Western powers have been looking to ratchet up economic pressure on Moscow and bolster Ukraine’s defenders. The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $40 billion Ukraine aid package Tuesday.
On Wednesday, Ukrainian officials said a Russian rocket attack targeted an area around Zaporizhzhia, destroying unspecified infrastructure. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The southeastern city has been a refuge for many civilians who have fled a Russian siege in the devastated port city of Mariupol.
With much of the fighting focused in the east, some analysts suggested Russia may be trying to spread Kyiv’s forces thin, by striking the southern port of Odesa, a major gateway for grain that feeds the world as well as a key transit point for Western weapons. Russia targeted the city with several missile strikes this week, the Ukrainians said Tuesday.
To protect Odesa, Kyiv might need to shift forces to the southwest, drawing them away from the eastern front in the Donbas, where they are fighting near Kharkiv to push the Russians back across the border.
Russian aircraft twice launched unguided missiles Tuesday at the Sumy area northeast of Kharkiv, according to the Ukrainian border guard service. The region’s governor said the missiles hit several residential buildings, but no one was killed. Russian mortars hit the Chernihiv region, along the Ukrainian border with Belarus, but there was no word on casualties.
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Gambrell reported from Lviv, Ukraine. Yesica Fisch in Bakhmut, David Keyton in Kyiv, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, Lolita C. Baldor in Washington, Kelvin Chan in London and AP’s worldwide staff contributed.
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Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/11/ukrainians-make-gains-east-stop-russian-gas-one-hub/ | 2022-05-11T11:27:12Z |
Letter to the editor: Global warming vs. human civilization
Global warming is a real problem and a serious issue, but there is really not much that anyone can do about it. Within the United States, many are pushing for a reduction of fossil fuels, but in such a way that can only give aid and comfort to their political opponents.
We might define "extremism" as that which makes your own side look stupid, and strengthens your opponents. Of course there is plenty of stupidity on all sides.
A case in point is the Keystone XL pipeline. Opponents of this pipeline say it would only help other countries. But it would help them to avoid subsidizing tyrannical regimes, which threaten us all.
More than 70 years ago, the Berlin Airlift supplied our allies in West Berlin with plenty of coal. Do those who insist "coal is bad” consider it a mistake to stand up to Russia? Is freedom from tyranny not worth the trade-off of a little bit more pollution? First and foremost, our goal should be to protect and defend human civilization. If this means shipping coal to Europe, then so be it.
When Democrats oppose carbon-based energy production, it seems all they succeed in doing is to get more Republicans elected.
For anyone who opposes self-sufficiency within the free world, all they can succeed in doing is to subsidize cruel and vicious governments elsewhere. And those other countries will just pump more pollution into the air, anyhow.
Whatever happened to common sense? So many people have become obsessed over certain issues that they have lost all perspective.
Eric Haubert, Massillon | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/2022/05/12/letter-editor-global-warming-vs-human-civilization/9704180002/ | 2022-05-12T09:34:11Z |
Emporia school board votes against closing school amidst staffing crisis
Published: Jul. 21, 2022 at 4:38 PM CDT|Updated: 20 minutes ago
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - Emporia Public Schools will not close one of its elementary schools to address an ongoing staffing crisis.
District officials had proposed a plan to pause operations at William Allen White Elementary and transfer the school’s staff to the positions most needed across the district.
The pause would have continued until the district returned to normal staffing numbers. The district board, however, held a special meeting this afternoon and voted unanimously against closing the school.
Other options under the district plan include:
- The transfer of instructional strategists to classroom teacher positions
- Hire qualified student teachers in December (only four are available at Emporia State University)
- Adjust instructional strategist schedules to go into classrooms for part of the day and teach flex groups for the other part
- Combine grade levels into multi-age classrooms
- Staggering start times
- Increase class sizes
- Schedule flex groups with more students per group
To watch the full board meeting, click here.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/21/emporia-school-board-votes-against-closing-school-amidst-staffing-crisis/ | 2022-07-21T22:00:23Z |
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Lawmakers want the IRS to treat all Americans fairly and equitably, but fear the tax system is split into two tiers.
“There cannot be one tax system for the wealthy, and another for everyone else,” Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) said.
Pascrell worries the IRS isn’t being fair to average Americans.
“Millionaires and billionaires have vastly different experiences with the IRS than the average American,” Pascrell said.
A report from the Government Accountability Office found that while audit rates for taxpayers making more than $200,000 have declined, “the audit rates for taxpayers claiming the earned income tax credit is three times the average rate for all taxpayers,” GAO Strategic Division Director James McTigue said.
McTigue says the earned income tax credit is helpful to low- and moderate-income taxpayers but is often misused.
“Why does the IRS focus on low-income audits rather than those of the wealthy,” Pascrell asked.
“The one tool the IRS has to ensure compliance with the program is audits,” McTigue said.
Some lawmakers, like Rep. Tom Rice (R-S.C.), say the problem isn’t new and a fix will require more than just talk.
“I’d like to see us work on some solutions to address the drivers of the high earned income tax credit error rate,” Rice said.
IRS Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer Ken Corbin promised the IRS is focused on improving customer service by clearing the current tax backlog and modernizing the agency.
“To ensure the IRS meets the needs of all types of taxpayers and stakeholders who rely on us for information,” Corbin said. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/lawmakers-question-irs-treatment-of-taxpayers-based-on-income/ | 2022-05-18T23:25:40Z |
SEBRING, Fla., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® recently purchased the former Starpar Storage® property at 4541 Tanglewood Drive for its first Company-owned facility in Sebring to better meet the moving and self-storage demands of Highlands County.
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Sebring began operations on July 19 and is now offering self-storage with extended-hours access. Customers will also have access to truck and trailer sharing, towing equipment, moving supplies and boxes, professional hitch installation and much more.
The property currently houses 575 rental units.
"This storage property borders nearly 13 acres of bare land where we plan to offer additional drive-up storage units and a warehouse for U-Box® portable storage containers," said Dave Thompson, U-Haul Company of Western Florida president. "We are excited to save our customers time and money by providing a clean, secure location where their possessions can be stored."
Contact U-Haul Moving & Storage of Sebring at (863) 658-0390. Hours of operation are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Saturday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Reserve equipment at uhaul.com or contact Reservations at 1-800-GO-UHAUL.
"Sebring is located in the center of Florida and is attracting new residents every day," Thompson added. "Demand for self-storage from a trusted name like U-Haul is increasing."
Thompson intends to hire at least 20 Team Members to staff the new store. U-Haul will look to hire locally to promote job growth within the Sebring community. U-Haul, honored as a "Best for Vets 2020" leading veteran-friendly employer by The Military Times, actively recruits veterans and gives them preference in the hiring process. Find U-Haul careers at uhauljobs.com.
Fourteen U-Haul neighborhood dealers in Sebring continue to be available to serve DIY movers. U-Haul has partnered with independent dealers to offer rental equipment since 1945. During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 21,000 dealers across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul partnership. When customers rent from U-Haul dealers, they are directly supporting small businesses in their community. Because no financial investment is required, dealers are not U-Haul franchises. They are simply small businesses committing their lot space for U-Haul equipment and their time to meet the mobility needs of customers. Learn more about how to partner with U-Haul by visiting uhaul.com/dealer.
About U-HAUL
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 186,000 trucks, 128,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America and offers 876,000 rentable storage units and 75.1 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
Contact:
Andrea Batchelor
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6981
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Special blood drive to be held in honor of Topeka woman
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An American Red Cross Blood drive will be held in memory of Angela Ackerman, a Topeka woman who lost her battle with cancer in 2021.
The blood drive will take place from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at Topeka Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Angela Ackerman was diagnosed with cancer in September 2020 and passed away July 2, 2021 at the age of 36, leaving behind her husband, Brian, as well as two children.
During her treatment, she received blood, blood platelets, and multiple blood transfusions.
“We are so grateful for this precious time we had with Angela and would like to give back to others who are in need of blood donations,” a family friend of the Ackerman’s said. “She mentioned many times that she was so thankful to donors that allowed her to receive this blood.”
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/18/special-blood-drive-be-held-honor-topeka-woman/ | 2022-07-18T17:46:47Z |
Ronnie C. Viss, 45, of Copperas Cove, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 7, 2022.
Ronnie was a man that placed God first, Emily and his family second and then his work, which he considered his ministry.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Gatesville, with a reception following in the fellowship hall. Dr. Levi Price assisted by Dr. Mark Kemp and Pastor Preston Atkinson will be officiating. Ronnie’s family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 13th at First Baptist Church in Copperas Cove. Graveside services, with Rev. Mike Fritscher will be held in Bentley, Oklahoma at Bentley Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Ronald Cornelius Viss was born on July 25, 1976, in Phoenix, Arizona to Guy Viss and Doris Rosson Viss. Ronnie’s early years were spent tending the family’s dairy in Muleshoe, Texas before moving to central Texas. Ronnie graduated from Dublin High School in 1995 and continued to work on the family dairy before going to college.
Ronnie had a heart for the Lord at an early age. He first started in the ministry at Cottonwood Baptist Church in Dublin, while he was in high school. He later became the youth minister in Ranger and considered being in the ministry full time. His God-given gifts were compassion and service. His ministry for God was fulfilled by his work with families in the funeral service industry. He pursued that passion and devoted his professional life to helping others in their time of need. He attended Ranger Jr. College and worked for Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger. Ronnie moved to Irving, Texas, and worked at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home while attending the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, where he graduated in 1999. He worked in the funeral business in the Dallas area for a few years.
Ronnie married Stephanie Collard in 1999. They were blessed with the birth of Emily Jean Viss on December 10, 2000. Ronnie and Stephanie divorced in 2002. From that point on, Ronnie devoted himself to being a single father. Ronnie moved to Gatesville in 2003 and joined the staff at Scott’s Funeral Home. He became a very active member of the community and developed many deep friendships over the years, but his daughter was his person. He made it a priority to spend every other weekend with Emily. Ronnie showed Emily the world with trips to see family in Oklahoma, Arizona, California and Indiana. They enjoyed cruises, road trips, and blueberry pancakes on Saturday morning. They served together on many mission trips with First Baptist Church of Gatesville. Ronnie taught Emily the importance of faith and family.
He was involved in the First Baptist Church of Gatesville for many years: as a deacon, president of the choir, royal ambassador director, hosting Disciple Now at his home for the youth, chairman of the finance committee, and in whatever capacity that he was asked to serve. Ronnie was also a member of the Exchange Club of Gatesville where he served as secretary and served two terms as president. He had also served on the Boys and Girls Club Advisory Board in Gatesville, for six years. Ronnie served on the City Council in Gatesville for eight years and was mayor pro-tem most of his term. He was a past president and current president of the morning Exchange Club in Copperas Cove. He was very actively involved in the Coryell County Child Welfare Board. Ronnie made serving those around him a priority in his life. Ronnie was a current member of the First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove and had a deeply rooted faith, passion, and commitment to Jesus Christ. He could often be found manicuring his lawn and flowerbeds to perfection. He loved life and he lived it to the fullest whether it was being on the lake, traveling, or eating good food. He was happiest with being surrounded by the people that he loved, and he loved deeply. Friends became family in Ronnie’s world.
Ronnie fulfilled his life-long dream of owning his own funeral home when he became the sole owner of Viss Family Funeral Home in 2020. He finally found his soulmate in Heather in August of 2019, they had planned to be married on July 16, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Becky Viss and a brother, Bobby Viss.
Ronnie is survived by his daughter, Emily Viss; fiancé, Heather Henderson; father, Guy Viss and wife, Cindy; mother, Doris Brown and her husband Dave; 14 siblings: Debie Stewart and husband, Dan; Jonnie Quass; Tawnya Roodzant and husband, James; Richard Viss and wife, Stacy; Mike Viss and wife, Krista; Jeff Viss; Roger Viss; Ginger McCall and husband, Clay; Diane Howard and husband, Tye; Linda Gorst and husband, Quinn; Shyanne Barnes and husband, Kyon; Casey Sims; Stacy Bradshaw; Brent Sims and wife, Mindy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the Exchange Clubs of Gatesville or Copperas Cove, Coryell County Child Welfare Board or the Gatesville Boys and Girls Club.
Condolences may be left at www.VissFamilyFuneralHome.com | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_1a86cbe2-d09c-11ec-8e04-9f62a84b07b2.html | 2022-05-12T11:26:00Z |
ORLANDO, Fla. (The Hill) – Ron DeSantis’s decision to fly dozens of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard marked the latest — and one of the most dramatic — efforts by the Florida governor to court conservatives at home and nationally as he positions himself for a 2024 presidential run.
The arrival of two planeloads of migrants — most of whom appear to be from Venezuela — in the elite Massachusetts resort town signaled a drastic escalation of a tactic used by several Republican state officials in recent months to protest the rise in illegal immigration under the Biden administration.
For DeSantis, a rising Republican star, the stunt appeared tailor-made to woo the GOP’s conservative base as he seeks a second term in the governor’s mansion and weighs a potential White House run. But the move could also carry political risks, especially in a state that has long been a destination for migrants fleeing oppressive governments in Latin America.
“I do think it’s a miscalculation. There are a lot of people coming here that are fleeing desperate conditions, whether it’s Haitians, Cubans, Venezuelans,” said Thomas Kennedy, a Democratic National Committee member from Florida.
“These Republican politicians are constantly talking about people trying to escape communism in their home countries, but when they come here looking for a better life, they’re treated like this.”
While the stunt may play well among conservatives nationally, Kennedy said, it could give Democrats an opening to regain lost ground among Florida Latinos, who have drifted increasingly toward the GOP in recent years.
“We are definitely going to do the work to remind these communities that these people don’t stand with you,” Kennedy said. “When it comes to the issue of democracy in Cuba or Venezuela, have these Republicans delivered freedom? Nope.”
Still, illegal immigration remains a top issue for Republican voters nationally.
Not only was it one of the issues that helped propel former President Donald Trump to prominence in the 2016 GOP presidential primary, but a recent poll from Pew Research found that roughly 9 in 10 Republicans and Republican-leaning independents believe that increasing security along the U.S. southern border should be an important priority.
And while Florida is far from the U.S.-Mexico border, DeSantis has repeatedly shown a willingness to wade into politics beyond his home state. In just the past month alone, he’s traveled to Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Pennsylvania to stump for Republican candidates, intensifying speculation that he’s moving toward a 2024 White House bid.
DeSantis, of course, isn’t the only Republican governor to get behind the effort to ship migrants out of red states and into Democratic strongholds. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has led an effort to bus migrants out of Texas to places like New York City and Chicago for more than a month.
DeSantis has floated a similar idea for months; earlier this year, he got the Florida state legislature to set aside $12 million for the effort and has even suggested sending migrants who end up in Florida to Delaware, President Joe Biden’s home state. But the arrival of the roughly 50 migrants in Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday marked the first time he has taken credit for such an act.
In a statement on Wednesday, a spokesperson for DeSantis said that blue states like Massachusetts should have to bear the brunt of the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
“States like Massachusetts, New York, and California will better facilitate the care of these individuals who they have invited into our country by incentivizing illegal immigration through their designation as ‘sanctuary states’ and support for the Biden Administration’s open border policies,” said Taryn Fenske, DeSantis’s communications director.
But even Republicans have said it is hard to view the move as separate from the Florida governor’s presidential ambitions. He has quickly emerged as an early favorite for the 2024 GOP nomination, with most public polls showing him as the clear runner-up for the nod should Trump forgo another White House bid.
“He’s running for president,” one Republican donor said. “He’s playing for a national audience of Republican primary voters. He wants to be able to get up on the debate stage with any other Republican candidate and say, ‘I stood up against illegal immigration.’”
Still, the move compounds a line of criticism that has only grown louder since last month when Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, a Cuban American and DeSantis’s running mate, suggested in a Spanish-language radio interview that Cuban migrants who were in the state illegally should be bused elsewhere.
Nuñez later sought to address the controversy after facing blowback from many in Florida’s vast Cuban community, arguing that there’s a difference between immigrants who enter the country illegally for economic reasons and those who are fleeing repressive governments.
Florida state Sen. Annette Taddeo, who’s challenging Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) for her Miami-area House seat this year, slammed DeSantis and Nuñez on Thursday and described DeSantis’s decision to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard as a misuse of taxpayer dollars to fund “a political stunt by a governor who wants to be president.”
“It’s something that the extreme Trumpian base loves,” Taddeo told The Hill in a brief interview on Thursday. “You can’t be talking about anti-communism and be talking about freedom in Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba and all these other countries if you’re going to do this: mistreat people when they come here fleeing oppressive regimes.”
Charlie Crist, a former Republican governor of Florida and DeSantis’s Democratic opponent this year, said that DeSantis’s actions were akin to those of a “dictator,” going as far as to compare the Florida governor to Fidel Castro, the late Cuban dictator whose reign forced a mass exodus of Cubans to Florida over his decades in power.
“He’s a political animal. That’s crystal clear,” Crist told reporters on Thursday. “And unfortunately he’s using human beings to try to make political points like he’s already a dictator.”
DeSantis defended the move on Thursday, saying that his administration was simply stepping up to the plate on illegal immigration because of a lack of action from the White House.
“We take what’s happening at the southern border very seriously, unlike some and unlike the president of the United States who has refused to lift a finger to secure that border and you’ve had millions and millions of people pouring in illegally,” he said.
Nevertheless, Taddeo cast the move as nothing more than an attempt to placate DeSantis’s conservative political base and said that it should be a “wake-up call” for Florida voters — and Latinos, in particular — about his true intentions.
“Will this be an issue in this election?” Taddeo asked. “Absolutely.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/desantis-migrant-flights-come-with-political-risks/ | 2022-09-16T18:19:52Z |
A week of fitness throughout Chicago to join together in friendship and as a community to celebrate moments of joy (and free gifts!)
CHICAGO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- aSweatLife will host its tenth week of workouts that the Chicago-based, female-founded wellness media company calls #SweatworkingWeek. #SweatworkingWeek provides a forum for movement and friendship while supporting fitness instructors and studios to build community and fortify wellbeing.
Attendees will be able to try workouts at a fraction of the normal drop-in rate at popular studios that include Studio Three, Shred415, SoulCycle and The Space Between as well as newer studio entrants like Basecamp Fitness, The Garage, Rise Nation, and Bolt Fitness.
aSweatLife will also host workouts at the iconic Maggie Daley Park each evening at 6 pm during #SweatworkingWeek. Those outdoor workouts will feature popular workout talent ranging from yoga instructors Paige Willis and Maggie Umberger, to strength coaches like Kelita Hollins and pros from SWEAT to dance instructors Ashantis Jones and those from POMSQUAD.
"We know that movement and community can help people live their happiest, healthiest and more connected lives," aSweatLife's founder and CEO Jeana Anderson Cohen said. "We're dedicated to doing that through #SweatworkingWeek."
aSweatLife was founded with deep roots in making studio fitness accessible. This series of events was created with that same purpose in mind, but with the added intention of helping the studio fitness industry rebound from the pandemic's effect.
#SweatworkingWeek features perks unique to aSweatLife that make each event special. As a long-time partner, Michelob ULTRA will be partnering in presenting the week, creating moments of friendship at happy hours as well as providing giveaways for each workout. At each morning workout, breakfasts will be provided by innovative food brand Farmer's Fridge. Longtime partner N!CK'S will roll out their ice cream cart, presenting Cookie Kräms - the brand's better-for-you cookie and Swedish ice cream treat - each evening.
Attendees will also experience workouts featuring live DJs to make the sweaty minutes fly by. Attendees can expect to also take home goodies and samples from Ultima Replenisher, the electrolyte hydration powder.
Tickets can be purchased at aSweatLife.com/sweatworkingweek.
About aSweatLife
aSweatLife, is a recognized online fitness media company founded in 2012. Since its launch, aSweatLife expanded its reach with a weekly podcast called #WeGotGoals; a successful nationwide event series called #Sweatworking; and a crew of dedicated ambassadors in Chicago and beyond.
For inquiries contact:
Jeana Anderson Cohen, founder/CEO aSweatLife
Jeana@aSweatLife.com
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Services for Susan Renee Ann Chandler, 64, of Temple will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Vista Community Church in Temple.
Ms. Chandler died Sunday, Sept. 4, at her residence.
She was born July 7, 1958, in Dallas to Charles and Retta Chandler. She attended Texas A&M and the University of Texas at Arlington. She worked for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the Fort Worth Police Department. She also worked as the lifestyles editor at the Temple Daily Telegram and also worked for the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple.
Survivors include four daughters, Grace Anne Wilhelm, Lauren Paunescu, Marie Wilhelm and Sarah Ryan; her mother; and a brother, Ken Chandler.
Memorials may be made to the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple.
Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple is in charge of arrangements. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_5b8b1ca4-2ef4-11ed-974f-7b31ba512585.html | 2022-09-08T07:52:00Z |
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Death Valley National Park’s most popular sites will reopen to the public on Saturday, two weeks after massive flash-flooding, but the National Park Service cautioned visitors to expect delays and continuing road closures.
Locations that will reopen include the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point, and Mesquite Sand Dunes, according to the park’s Facebook page.
Access to the park will be limited to State Route 190 and to the Panamint Valley Road.
Death Valley was hit on Aug. 5 by historic downpours from monsoonal thunderstorms that caused millions of dollars in damage to roads and facilities.
State Route 190 through the park was reopened at about 5 p.m. Friday, two weeks after it was shut down because of flash flooding that damaged miles of the road shoulder, the California Department of Transportation announced.
Crews will continue to fill in sections that were washed away and drivers may experience some slowdowns and lane closures into the fall to allow for repairs, Caltrans said.
Visitors were warned to plan ahead and not to rely on GPS devices because all other paved roads will remain closed for repairs and because backcountry roads are still being assessed.
This summer’s very active monsoon has also damaged roads elsewhere in California’s deserts, including the Mojave National Preserve and the south side of Joshua Tree National Park.
Joshua Tree park officials urged visitors to drive carefully and to keep an eye out for desert tortoises because the water encourages them to emerge and they can be mistaken for rocks on roads.
The National Weather Service’s San Diego office said another surge of monsoonal moisture will increase the chance for mountain and desert thunderstorms through the weekend. Another surge is expected in the middle of next week. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/flood-damaged-death-valley-to-reopen-popular-sites-to-public/ | 2022-08-20T22:22:14Z |
AUSTIN, Texas, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneurs Grant Mitterlehner and Brendon Kelley have already made a huge mark in business over the last few years. Together they are forming a new startup, building security tailored for crypto, NFT, and metaverse companies. Mitterlehner and Kelley, co-founders of CryptoArmor, are bringing runtime protection that can prevent breaches and ransomware in real-time, the industry's first crypto runtime protection software.
Kelley is the founder of RRcybersec, a cybersecurity firm in Austin. He's also the Co-author of Tribe of Hackers Blue Team. He led cybersecurity efforts for Patientco through its acquisition to Waystar. Previously he was a part of Bazaarvoice, where he built security tools for a team of forty plus distributed teams. Kelley, Co-founder of CryptoArmor, says he is confident they're building a need for the market, "We're trying to prevent the headlines you see today with daily crypto breach headlines. We're building security that actually works."
Mitterlehner is the CEO of MittGroup, which is one of the fastest growing solar companies in the nation. MittGroup recently was listed as the #1 Best Place to Work by the Houston Business Journal. Then at the end of 2020, Mitterlehner founded Mitt Blockchain, which is a crypto mining company that focuses on Bitcoin and Ethereum mining. Mitterlehner is a regular on Cavuto Coast to Coast on Fox Business where he discusses the crypto industry multiple times a month.
The two noticed a huge lack of cybersecurity effort in the crypto space. Just last week nearly $600 million in Ethereum was stolen from NFT Gaming Blockchain. Mitterlehner & Kelley believe that crypto security is key for the industry's future. They believe that it is essential for investors to be protected from hackers and criminals so the industry will continue to grow.
CryptoArmor specializes in cybersecurity protection for NFT projects, crypto miners, wallets, exchanges and more. Their goal is to give crypto investors and companies an opportunity to protect their assets and customers. CryptoArmor's services include crypto runtime protection, privacy & compliance, vCISO, penetration tests, and more. For more information on CryptoArmor, visit CryptoArmor.net
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Getzlaf wraps up 17-year career in Ducks’ 6-3 loss to Blues
By GREG BEACHAM
AP Sports Writer
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Getzlaf finished his 17-year career spent entirely with the Anaheim Ducks in a 6-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Sunday night. Getzlaf got a behind-the-back assist with 2:41 to play, and the sellout crowd at Honda Center repeatedly roared for the Ducks’ longtime captain and playmaking center from his first step on the ice to his final, teary departure. Jordan Kyrou, Vladimir Tarasenko, Ivan Barbashev and Justin Faulk had a goal and an assist apiece during a dominant second period by the Blues, who fell behind 2-0 in the first period before rallying for their 14th win in 16 games. Pavel Buchnevich and Marco Scandella added third-period goals. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/24/getzlaf-wraps-up-17-year-career-in-ducks-6-3-loss-to-blues/ | 2022-04-25T04:23:20Z |
MEXICO CITY, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akkodis, a global leader in the engineering and R&D market, has begun supporting its clients from Mexico with the opening of a new Operations Center in Santa Fe, one of the largest and most modern business districts in Mexico City.
Complementing existing offshore Operations Centers, the new Mexico location will provide Akkodis clients with nearshore support services that will enable them to scale fast and jump-start critical business initiatives.
The launch team is comprised of IT specialists who will provide recruitment and selection services for specialized candidate profiles as well as support onboarding and monitoring of new employees.
"Our new Operations Center in Mexico City will help us provide more support options for both new and existing clients," said Mike Small, Head of Akkodis North America. "Many of our clients in North America are looking to bring critical support functions closer to home and Mexico's growing base of professional and technical talent make it a compelling proposition."
"Mexico City offers a vibrant tech community and a highly skilled, English-speaking workforce," said Lane Greever, COO of Akkodis North America. "A new generation of talent is taking advantage of the region's investments in higher education and skills training and we're excited to support our clients with this growing talent pool from our new Operations Center."
About Akkodis
AKKA & Modis, soon to become Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation.
With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. AKKA & Modis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. AKKA & Modis is part of the Adecco Group.
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What’s better, a Bose TV sound bar or an LG sound bar?
Nothing completes a home theater setup like a sound bar. A sound bar is excellent for watching movies and listening to loud music, as it creates an immersive experience you wouldn’t get with your TV’s built-in speakers.
Bose and LG are two industry-leading electronics brands, and both make high-quality home theater equipment, but who makes the better sound bars? There are several excellent models to choose from, so consider your needs and which features appeal most to you.
Bose TV sound bar
Bose has been around since 1964 and is widely recognized as a top sound brand. Its cheapest sound bars cost $300-$500; more high-end models can cost up to $1,000.
Bose TV sound bar pros
Bose sound bars are known for their versatility and easy setup process, usually requiring a simple HDMI or optical cable connection to your TV. Audio quality is excellent across all models, and some of them support Dolby Atmos, which delivers multidimensional sound with rich clarity.
Some Bose sound bars have an intuitive Adaptiq feature that analyzes their surroundings to optimize audio quality. The proximity of furniture, walls and other objects is measured, and the sound bar automatically calibrates sound for the best possible listening experience.
Also, Voice4Video technology lets you control the sound bar and perform other TV commands with their voice. You can change channels, adjust settings and control music playback hands-free.
Bose TV sound bar cons
Bose doesn’t offer as many sound bars as LG, and although customers have praised them for their dialogue clarity, others have complained about the bass on some models not being as pronounced as with other sound bars.
Best Bose TV sound bars
This compact sound bar enhances dialogue and uses spatial audio for an immersive listening experience. It has LED lights indicating when certain features are enabled and supports Bluetooth so you can wirelessly stream music. Also, the setup is simple, requiring a sole HDMI or optical cable connected directly to a TV.
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Bose Smart Sound Bar 300 with Bass Module 500
This sound bar delivers spatial sound, clear dialogue audio and rich bass with a sleek acoustic build. It has exclusive Bose Voice4Video technology to access Alexa for hands-free controls and Bose SimpleSync technology for pairing with other compatible Bose speakers and devices. Also, it supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect for wireless streaming.
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This sound bar has a streamlined design and delivers outstanding sound quality, featuring two custom-engineered upward-firing speakers. It has a noise-rejection microphone that can hear voice commands over loud music, and you can set up and access voice assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant.
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LG sound bar
LG has been around since the 1950s, and although it’s known for its household appliances, it’s no slouch when it comes to electronics. LG sound bars aren’t as ubiquitous as those offered by other brands, but nonetheless, there are many terrific ones. LG sound bars can cost as little as $100-$300, but the most expensive ones often cost $500-$1,000.
LG sound bar pros
LG sound bars have a sturdier build and look than sound bars by other brands. Instead of a mesh fabric covering the speakers, LG sound bars have a metal cover or textured plastic finish. Many also have wireless playback options such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and multiple connectivity choices, including HDMI eARC and optical. Also, they offer many calibration settings, letting users tweak them according to their preference.
LG sound bar cons
LG sound bars sound great and reproduce decent bass and clear dialogue, but they don’t offer as much volume as comparable sound bars. Also, there aren’t any sound bars with seven channels, so a wireless rear speaker kit sold separately is required to achieve a 7.1 surround sound experience.
Best LG sound bars
LG SN6Y 3.1 Channel High Res Audio Sound Bar
This sound bar delivers up to 24-bit high-resolution audio and has an intuitive DTS Virtual:X feature that delivers an immersive listening experience. The AI Sound Pro feature automatically tunes bass and treble levels based on what you’re watching, and connectivity is versatile, supporting Bluetooth, HDMI ARC and optical cable.
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LG SP8YA 3.1.2 Channel Sound Bar
This is an excellent choice if you’re looking for an awesome-sounding sound bar with a stylish design. It has Dolby Atmos, upward-firing height channels and a wide soundstage for powerful bass and clear voice output. It supports Dolby Vision, and the outer mesh is made from recycled materials.
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This is perfect for OLED TV owners as it has a minimalist aesthetic that matches their design. It can be paired wirelessly with additional surround sound speakers, and adaptive sound control optimizes audio levels to enhance bass or dialogue clarity. Also, it supports Bluetooth and HDMI eARC connectivity.
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Should you get a Bose TV sound bar or an LG TV sound bar?
Most Bose sound bars offer a broader soundstage than LG sound bars. They have just as many wireless connectivity options and a few additional premium features, such as Adaptiq, which is excellent for those who plan on using their sound bar in a cluttered area.
If models in the same price range and tier are compared, LG has the edge in build and aesthetic design, but Bose offers a more immersive listening experience with more pronounced bass and dialogue clarity. Plus, they can seamlessly integrate with other Bose speakers and devices.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Tupperware Brands Corporation ("Tupperware") (NYSE: TUP) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between November 3, 2021 and May 3, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Tupperware, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Tupperware includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Tupperware was facing significant challenges in maintaining its earnings and sales performance; (ii) accordingly, Tupperware's full-year 2022 guidance was unrealistic and/or unsustainable; (iii) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Tupperware's financial condition; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: August 15, 2022
Aggrieved Tupperware investors only have until August 15, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Vincent Wong, Esq.
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Aviation Industry Leader Collaborates with WM
CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, is proud to announce it is now working with WM to improve its sustainability efforts. WM is the leading environmental service and solutions provider in North America and will provide an extensive evaluation and recommendations on how AvAir can improve its operations to reduce its environmental impact.
"From how we serve our customers and employees to how our operations are run on a daily basis, we are always trying to improve our processes and services," said Mike Bianco, CEO of AvAir. "Assessing our operations to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impacts is something my team and I care deeply about. We look forward to working hand-in-hand with the sustainability team at WM."
AvAir is headquartered in Chandler, Ariz. with operations in Dublin, Ireland. It has been named the Supplier of the Year for 2021 and 2022 by Airline Economics, the leading industry trade publication. It has also been recognized for its work in sustainability by The Aviation 100 two years in a row, AvAir received the Environmental Sustainability award.
AvAir offers solutions for customers and suppliers to buy, sell, exchange, loan, lease, or consign inventories with more than 26 million in-stock parts. The company is ISO 9001, AS9120, and ASA 100 certified and adheres to the highest quality standards in all phases: purchasing, receiving, stocking, sales, and shipping.
For more information about AvAir, visit AvAir.aero.
About AvAir
Founded in 2000, Arizona-based AvAir is a global leader in the aviation aftermarket, providing customized inventory solutions for airlines, OEMs, and MROs. AvAir offers solutions for customers and suppliers to buy, sell, exchange, loan, lease, or consign inventories with more than 26 million in-stock parts. Recognized as a global leader, AvAir has been named "No. 1 Parts Supplier of the Year" by Airline Economics and "Fastest Growing Companies in America." by Inc. 5000. For more about AvAir, visit AvAir.aero.
Contact: Claire Natale
Email: claire@evolveprandmarketing.com
Phone: 202.294.5999
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SINGAPORE, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinllectibles™️, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cosmos Group Holdings, Inc. (OTC: COSG), is the first publicly traded blockchain company on the US OTC Markets to offer Web3 as a Service (3aaS) to all auction houses, galleries, artists, celebrities and relevant stakeholders within the arts and collectibles industry – helping them access the Web 3.0 blockchain market. Based on research by Prophecy Market Insights[1], the Web 3.0 blockchain market is estimated to be worth US$87.76billion by 2030 and successfully rolling this service out will see Coinllectibles™️ opening another highly profitable front of its business.
What is 3aaS and how will it benefit the art and collectibles market?
3aaS is a service that helps businesses adopt and responsibly implement blockchain, NFT (Non-Fungible Token) and metaverse technologies. Coinllectibles'™ Web3 capabilities include building vibrant metaverses, creating purposeful DOTs (Digital Ownership Tokens) from NFT technology, as well as utilising blockchain for ledger and record purposes. Supplementary technologies and expertise of Coinllectibles™ include artificial intelligence as well as autostereoscopic 3D.
Specific to the art industry, talk has been rife about the "anywhere-purchasing" experience for some time. Until recently, it was commercially and technologically not viable as art and collectible transactions require a myriad of legal paperwork, due diligence, etc. However, the establishment of blockchain technologies and the mass acceptance of NFTs, have now made "anywhere-purchasing" possible. This is where Coinllectibles'™ 3aaS comes in to help businesses within the art and collectibles industry take advantage of this growing trend. Ultimately, it is envisaged that the offering of 3aaS will make the buying and selling of art and collectible easier, quicker, and more secure for everyone.
Commenting on 3aaS, Ms Marsella Cheng, Coinllectibles PR Director commented, "What makes Coinllectibles™ different from other NFT companies is our usage of Digital Ownership Tokens (DOTs). Unlike regular NFTs, our DOTs include legally binding documentation, along with all other important digital files, which are embedded into the metadata of the NFTs and minting onto a reliable blockchain. When it comes to physical assets, we pair the tangible item to the DOT via our proprietary identification technology. We have done extensive market research, and we are one of the few companies that offer such a comprehensive Web 3.0 solution. Thus, we are confident that Coinllectibles™ is well positioned to help companies within the arts and collectibles space access the fast-growing Web 3.0 market."
For more information on 3aaS, please contact cherry.leung@xbe.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are often indicated by terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "look forward to," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future business activities including the expansion into the decentralized financing space. These forward-looking statements are not promises or guarantees and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described or projected herein include uncertainties associated with operating a business in Singapore and Hong Kong, risk of interference by the PRC government, ability to compete, that financial resources do not last for as long as anticipated, and that COSG is a holding company that may not realize the expected benefits of NFT's offered by Coinllectibles™️. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other risks can be found in COSG's regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in its current report on Form 8-K filed on September 17, 2021. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. COSG undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
For media queries, please contact:
Ms Marsella Cheng
Director, PR
media@Coinllectibles.Art
About Cosmos Group Holdings Inc
Cosmos is a business group that operates in two business segments:
- • Arts and Collectibles
- • Financing
Through CoinllectiblesTM, the group provides authentication, valuation and certification (AVC) service, sale and purchase, hire purchase, financing, custody, security and exhibition (CSE) services to art buyers through traditional channels, as well as through leveraging blockchain technology through the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
With subsidiaries licensed under Hong Kong's Money Lenders Ordinance, the group currently primarily provides unsecured personal loan to private individuals, with a small portfolio of mortgage loans. The group is integrating the two business segments by offering secured financing services to prospective art and collectibles purchasers to provide a one-stop arts and collectibles purchasing and financing experience.
About the Company – Coinllectibles™️
Coinllectibles™️ is a technology company supporting the collectibles industry with a focus on rare memorabilia and artworks that exist and have intrinsic value in the real world, whether tangible or intangible in nature.
Coinllectibles™️ applies blockchain, marketplace, metaverse and NFT technologies as tools to disrupt and enhance the real-world collectibles industry. The technology underpinning NFTs (non-fungible tokens) has multiple functional use cases that Coinllectibles™️ is applying to areas including art, sports, watches, numismatics, limited edition toys, limited edition fashion wear and sneakers. NFTs have the power to transform our societies and some areas may be subject to regulations. Coinllectibles™️ uses NFT technology solely to provide a legally binding digital ownership token (DOT) to a tangible or intangible collectible, which our analysis suggests would functionally fall outside any regulatory parameter.
Website: www.coinllectibles.art
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Coinllectibles
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coinllectibles/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/coinllectibles
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coinllectibles
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Ukrainian nuke plant operating tenuously as war persists
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s state nuclear energy operator said Friday that Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, caught in the Ukraine-Russia war, is operating in emergency mode with elevated risk.
The six-reactor Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant came under the control of Russian forces early in the war that started in February, but is being operated by Ukrainian staff. The plant and surrounding areas have been repeatedly hit by shelling that Russia and Ukraine blame on each other’s forces.
The last power line connecting the plant to the Ukrainian electricity grid was cut on Monday, leaving the plant without an outside source of electricity and receiving power for its own safety systems from the only one of the six reactors that remains operational.
Energoatom, the state nuclear operator, said Friday that repairs to the outside lines are impossible because of the shelling and that operating in the so-called “island” carries “the risk of violating radiation and fire safety standards.”
“Only the withdrawal of the Russians from the plant and the creation of a security zone around it can normalize the situation at the Zaporizhzhia NPP. Only then will the world be able to exhale,” Petro Kotin, the head of Energoatom, said Friday on Ukrainian TV.
Fighting continued Friday in parts of southern and eastern Ukraine and in the north where Ukraine claims to have recently pushed Russian forces out of some areas.
Russian planes bombed the hospital in the town of Velika Pysarivka, on the border with Russia, said Dmytro Zhyvytskyi, governor of the Sumy region. he said the building was destroyed and there were an unknown number of casualties.
Four people were killed in shelling in the Kharkiv region, two of them in Kharkiv city, Ukraine’s second-largest, according to regional governor Oleh Syniehubov. Ukraine this week claimed to have regained control of more than 20 settlements in the Kharkiv region, including the small city of Balakliya.
Social media posts showed weeping and smiling Balakliya residents embracing Ukrainian soldiers.
In the Donetsk region in the east — one of two that Russia declared to be sovereign states at the outset of the war — eight people were killed in the city of Bakhmut over the past day and the city is without water and electricity for the fourth straight day, said governor Pavlo Kyrylenko.
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BEIJING, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Global Times:
What does the Tongzhou district, the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center, look like now since construction started a few years ago? On Tuesday, a group of young people, including overseas students, influencers and media persons, stepped on a tour to experience the rapid green development of Tongzhou.
The event themed on "A Green Trip, Beyond What You See" that took place on Tuesday included three phases: Green Finance, which covered the Beijing International Fortune Center and Qianhe Xielu Bridge; Green Architecture, featuring the three landmark buildings in the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Zhangjiawan Design Town; and finally Green Ecology, which covers the center's Central Green Forest Park.
The park covers a total area of 11.2 square kilometers within the center's core area. According to Yun Xiangjie, deputy director of the tourist service office at the Central Green Forest Park, the park presents "one core, two rings, three belts and five districts" in terms of its spatial structure. The entire park is focused on green coverage, which accounts for more than 80 percent of the area.
"The Central Green Forest Park implements green and low-carbon concepts and insists on solving ecological problems through ecological methods. The goal is to form a city zone with near-zero carbon emissions," added Yun.
In accordance with government initiatives, Tongzhou has vigorously promoted "green buildings." Three major buildings - the Beijing City Sub-center Theater, Capital Museum East Hall and City Sub-center Library - are representative examples of this concept.
Gao Xiang, a representative of the construction company that is constructing the buildings, explained to the young people on the tour that the urban sub-center theater located along the Grand Canal is known as a "cultural granary," while the urban sub-center library is located in the Sixth Ring Park. On the side of the "Forest Book Garden," the Grand Canal Museum is a "canal boat" embedded in this new forest "sea." In terms of carbon neutrality, the three major buildings all adhere to the green building concept of energy saving and emissions reduction.
The Zhangjiawan Design Town not only has a green landscape, but also is a pilot project for zero-carbon buildings. It is also positioned as an all-in-one design town, smart town and dynamic town.
At the "Green Finance" stop, Chinese and foreign youths took a bicycle tour pedaling their way through the Beijing International Fortune Center, the core area of the Canal Business District.
At the same time, the event also released an announcement for a short video collection "Green Trip, Beyond What You See: A Warm Welcome to Chinese & Foreign Youth to Visit the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center." The submission period for video works is set to end on September 20. Outstanding videos will be selected for display and awards.
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LAS VEGAS, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahern Rentals, Inc. ("Ahern" or the "Company") today announced the extension of the 7.375% Second Priority Senior Secured Note exchange offer expiration time from 11:59 p.m. ET on July 28, 2022 to 11:59 p.m. ET on August 31, 2022.
Documents relating to the exchange offer will be distributed only to holders of existing notes who complete and return an eligibility form confirming that they are either a "qualified institutional buyer" under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or not a "U.S. person" under Regulation S under the Securities Act (such holders, "Eligible Holders"). Noteholders who desire to complete an eligibility form should request instructions by sending an e-mail to ahern@dfking.com, or call D.F. King & Co., the information agent for the exchange offer, at (800) 669- 5550 (toll-free) or (212) 269-5550 (for banks and brokers).
The new notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or any other applicable securities laws and, unless so registered, the new notes may not be offered, sold, pledged or otherwise transferred within the United States to or for the account of any U.S. person, except pursuant to an exemption from registration requirements. Accordingly, the new notes are being offered and will be issued only to Eligible Holders who are not beneficial owners in or resident of Canada or authorized representatives acting on behalf of beneficial owners in or resident of Canada. Beneficial owners in or resident of Canada or such authorized representatives should contact the information agent for the exchange offer listed in the preceding paragraph.
The complete terms and conditions of the exchange offer are set forth in the informational documents relating to the exchange offer. This press release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell the new notes. The exchange offer and consent solicitation is only being made pursuant to the Confidential Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement and the related letter of transmittal. The exchange offer is not being made to holders of existing notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction.
Ahern is the largest independently owned equipment rental company in the United States. With $906 million in fiscal year 2021 revenue, the company is ranked as the eighth largest U.S. equipment rental company by Rental Equipment Register ("RER"). Founded in 1953 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ahern has expanded through organic growth to develop a national platform with 112 branch locations in 31 states as of March 31, 2022. Ahern focuses on the aerial market segment of the $50 billion equipment rental industry with an extensive fleet of "high reach" equipment, which is supplemented by a fleet of ground engaging, general rental, and specialty equipment to provide customers with a "one-stop" solution for their equipment needs. Serving a large and diverse customer base comprised of commercial and residential construction companies, specialty contractors, industrial companies, utility companies, governmental entities, and homeowners, Ahern provides a comprehensive range of equipment and solutions, including renting and selling used/new equipment, parts, supplies, and related merchandise, as well as providing maintenance, repair, and other services that supplement rental and sales activities.
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BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) (the "Company"), a leading mobile social and entertainment platform in China, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 before U.S. markets open on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
Hello Group's management will host an earnings conference call on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing / Hong Kong Time on the same day).
Preregistration Information
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Hello Group's website at https://ir.hellogroup.com.
About Hello Group Inc.
We are a leading player in China's online social and entertainment space. Through Momo, Tantan and other properties within our product portfolio, we enable users to discover new relationships, expand their social connections and build meaningful interactions. Momo is a mobile application that connects people and facilitates social interactions based on location, interests and a variety of online recreational activities. Tantan, which was added into our family of applications through acquisition in May 2018, is a leading social and dating application. Tantan is designed to help its users find and establish romantic connections as well as meet interesting people. We also operate a number of other applications to serve different social and entertainment demands from our users.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Hello Group Inc.
Investor Relations
Phone: +86-10-5731-0538
Email: ir@hellogroup.com
Christensen
In China
Mr. Eric Yuan
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: Eyuan@christensenir.com
In US
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: lbergkamp@christensenir.com
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest Vault Accounting 25, a ranking of the Best Accounting Firms to Work For based on a survey of approximately 9,700 accountants, PwC maintains its No. 1 ranking. It also ranks No. 1 in Prestige and No 1. in all three of our Practice Area Rankings (Audit & Assurance, Tax, and Forensic Accounting). Fellow Big 4 firm Deloitte ranks No. 2 in the Accounting 25, No. 2 in Prestige, and No. 2 all three Practice Areas. Meanwhile, Big 4 firm KPMG ranks No. 3 in the Accounting 25 and No. 4 in Prestige.
The Top 10 Firms in the Vault Accounting 25 Based on Vault's Annual Accounting Survey Are:
Accounting 25 Methodology
This past winter, Vault asked more than 9,700 accounting professionals to rate their own firms in various Quality of Life Categories (such as Culture, Hours, Compensation, and Work/Life Balance). They were also asked to rate their peer firms in terms of Prestige (accountants couldn't rate their own firms and were asked to only rate those firms with which they were familiar). The Accounting 25 is compiled using a weighted formula based on the following: 35 percent Prestige, 20 percent Culture, 10 percent Satisfaction, 10 percent Compensation, 10 percent Work/Life Balance, 5 percent Business Outlook, 5 percent Formal Training, and 5 percent Informal Training.
No. 1 PwC Is "the Gold Standard"
This year, PwC again ranks No. 1 in both the Accounting 25 and our Prestige Rankings. Accountants at peer firms tell us that PwC is "the gold standard," "elite," "the best and most prestigious firm in the world by far," and "built to continue leading into the future." They say it's a "good place to start a career," has "strong technical and training programs," and its "compensation it great."
Also, PwC again ranks No. 1 in all three Practice Area Rankings (Audit & Assurance, Tax, and Forensic Accounting). In addition, it ranks No. 2 in Formal Training, No. 2 in Informal Training, No. 2 in LGBTQ+ Diversity, and No. 3 in Overall Diversity. PwC insiders who took our survey tell us that they very much appreciate the firm's "great culture" and working alongside "amazing, friendly people." They also rave about the "flexibility and ability to work remotely," and "endless growth and learning opportunities."
No. 2 Deloitte Is "Aggressive" and the "Top Global Firm"
Accountants at peer firms tell us that Deloitte—which ranks No. 2 in the Accounting 25, No. 2 in Prestige, and No. 2 in all three Practice Areas—is "the best of the Big 4," "aggressive," "high quality," "the leader in the industry," and "the top global firm." Meanwhile, Deloitte staff members rave about the firm's "great leadership, culture, and people," as well as the "limitless growth, development, and learning opportunities." Deloitte insiders also very much appreciate the "flexible work options" and "ability to work remotely."
No. 3 KPMG Is "Professional and Reputable"
KPMG again ranks No. 3 in the Accounting 25 and No. 4 in Prestige. This year, peer accountants tell us that it's "very prestigious" and a "great firm" with a "friendly culture." KPMG insiders rave about the "best and brightest colleagues," "world-class clients," "flexibility of hours," and "endless development opportunities."
No. 5 Plante Moran, Which "Stresses Taking Vacation," Ranks # 1 for Work/Life Balance
One of the big winners in our Quality of Life Rankings this year is Michigan-based Plante Moran, which ranks No. 5 in the Vault Accounting 25, and No. in Informal Training, Vacation Policies, and Work/Life Balance. According to one Plante Moran insider, "The firm stresses taking vacation and bringing the whole person to work. Although there are times when we have to work more than we like, Plante Moran focuses on looking at the overall big picture to ensure your quality of life and work/life balance is in balance." Another staff member says, "The firm has a culture of encouraging you to take breaks, especially during busy season, and understands that flexibility may be needed to ensure a work/life balance."
No. 12 Schellman Is Best for Quality of Life and Diversity
For the second year in a row, Florida-based Schellman, which ranks No. 12 in the Accounting 25, is the big winner in our Quality of Life Ranking. This year, following an impressive showing in our rankings last year, Schellman ranks No. 1 in 13 Quality of Life categories: Benefits, Business Outlook, Client Interaction, Compensation, Culture, ESG Initiatives, Formal Training, Hiring Process, Hours, Internal Mobility, Overall Satisfaction, Relationships with Managers, and Promotion Policies. Schellman also sweeps our Diversity Rankings, taking the No. 1 spot in Overall Diversity, Diversity for Women, Racial & Ethnic Diversity, and LGBTQ+ Diversity.
Schellman insiders tell us that the firm has "great, caring culture," and they rave about "working with great colleagues and great clients." In addition, the "compensation and benefits package are great," and there are "several strong women on the leadership team"—"the firm is led by female executives that serve as mentors for many employees."
Accountants Comment on Their Firms' Responses to the Great Resignation
In another year of unprecedented change, numerous accounting professionals told us about the effects the Great Resignation is having on their hours, work/life balance, wellness, and overall satisfaction. Many accounting professionals tell us they feel overworked due to staff shortages and underpaid for the extra work they're taking on, and don't think their firms will be able to sustain the pace they're on if hiring doesn't increase.
Below are three representative quotes on this issue by three professionals who took our survey:
"Employee turnover is increasing, and we're unable to quickly replace senior associates and managers. This is causing longer hours and greater stress for those still here to service all this new work in addition to our recurring work."
-Big 4 accountant
"Business is great. There's more work than we have staff to complete it. The opportunities for new clients are abundant, and new work is fairly easy to get. However, the downside is our team is being pushed to squeeze work in. This can create a stressful environment."
-Top middle-market firm accountant
"The firm continues to grow at a rapid pace, which is great in that it presents new opportunities for all. The downside is we're not staffed appropriately, which means a tremendous number of hours are required from the existing team and people are doing work at levels beneath them to ensure it gets done timely. This isn't a sustainable model and leads to burnout."
-Leading national firm accountant
All of our new accounting firm profiles include direct quotes like these from professionals about how their satisfaction with their roles have changed, about their firms' responses to the mass resignations in the public accounting industry, and more.
Vault Accounting Quality of Life and Diversity Rankings Winners
Benefits: Schellman
Business Outlook: Schellman
Client Interaction: Schellman
Compensation: Schellman
Culture: Schellman
Diversity (Overall): Schellman
Diversity (Racial & Ethnic): Schellman
Diversity (Women): Schellman
Diversity (LGBTQ+): Schellman
ESG Initiatives: Schellman
Firm Leadership: Schellman
Formal Training: Schellman
Hiring Process: Schellman
Hours: Schellman
Informal Training: Plante Moran
Internal Mobility: Schellman
Promotion Policies: Schellman
Relationships with Supervisors: Schellman
Satisfaction: Schellman
Vacation Policies: Plante Moran
Wellness: Aprio
Work/Life Balance: Plante Moran
Vault Accounting Practice Area Rankings Winners
Audit & Assurance Accounting: PwC
Tax Accounting: PwC
Forensic Accounting: PwC
View the entire Accounting 25 Ranking, Accounting Prestige Ranking, Accounting Quality of Life Rankings, Accounting Diversity Rankings, and Accounting Practice Area Rankings.
About Firsthand and Vault Rankings
Vaults Rankings are powered by Firsthand, an Infobase Company headquartered in New York City that equalizes access to valuable career insights, expert advice, and connections, and allows career seekers to navigate their careers from a position of strength, knowledge, and assurance. Through its career engagement platform, Firsthand empowers the success of career seekers by providing them with powerful insights, unique resources, and impactful relationships so that they can discover their next best step. Since 1996, Firsthand has launched careers and elevated professionals into positions of success.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Management Council of the Ohio Education Computer Network (OECN) and Ohio's Information Technology Centers (ITCs) are pleased to announce the launch of the Ohio Education Job Board for K-12 jobs in Ohio. This job board incorporates an intuitive job listing page that includes search function filters and an interactive map.
Built specifically for the education industry, the Ohio Education Job Board is the central hub for K-12 jobs in Ohio. From teachers to bus drivers to support personnel, applicants looking for a position in an Ohio school district can search by zip code, job category, grade level, and/or job type. The interactive map enables prospective applicants to see available job postings in a specific search area making it easy to find open positions in desired locations. By drilling down on the job board map, applicants can identify the type and number of positions that are posted in each district.
"States all across our country are experiencing this shortage in K-12 education personnel," stated Geoff Andrews, Chief Executive Officer of the Management Council. "The Ohio Education Job Board is a compelling recruiting tool that will draw motivated job seekers to our state. This tool will aid school HR officers by promoting job openings, enable school leaders to find candidates they are seeking, offer prospective staff the ability to drill down to focus on the ideal matching criteria, and provide for a seamless applicant experience."
School districts posting open positions to the job board provide applicants with a positive experience through a simple search process and comprehensive offerings. With no need for districts to post positions in multiple places, the Ohio Education Job Board is a one-stop shop for prospective applicants.
Ohio's Information Technology Centers work together through a statewide network known as the Ohio Education Computer Network (OECN). The Management Council coordinates and supports the collaborative efforts of the OECN, which implements a broad spectrum of academic and administrative technologies across Ohio's PreK-12 education system. For more information, visit managementcouncil.org.
Contact:
Jessica Madison, The Management Council
614.840.9810
jessica.madison@managementcouncil.org
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Entasis Therapeutics Holdings Inc. ("Entasis" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ETTX) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Innoviva, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVA) via a tender offer. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive $2.20 in cash for each share of Entasis common stock owned. The transaction is valued at approximately $113 million.
If you own Entasis shares and wish to discuss this investigation or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, visit our website:
https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/ettx
Or please contact:
Joshua Rubin, Esq.
Weiss Law
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New York, NY 10007
(212) 682-3025
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) Entasis's board of directors ("Board") acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $2.20 per-share merger consideration adequately compensates Entasis's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed, including whether INVA, that already owns approximately 60% of outstanding Entasis common stock, improperly coerced the Board to enter into the merger agreement.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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Daycare director charged with felony child abuse, accused of assaulting 2-year-old
Published: Aug. 3, 2022 at 2:50 PM CDT|Updated: 40 minutes ago
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) – A daycare director in Mississippi was charged with felony child abuse after a father accused her of abusing his 2-year-old daughter.
Flowood police arrested Jenetta Morgan, 58, on July 27. Morgan is the director of Circle of Friends Learning Center, state inspection records confirm.
The father of a 2-year-old told police Morgan physically assaulted the toddler, causing bruises and scratches on her face.
Morgan’s bond was set at $100,000 and she has since been released.
WLBT reached out to the daycare facility but an employee declined to comment.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) today announced that Marc Crisafulli, EVP of Government Relations, Legal and Regulatory, will retire from the company, effective September 16, 2022.
Marc joined the company in May 2019 as EVP of Government Relations and then later served as EVP of Twin River Worldwide Holdings and President of Twin River and Tiverton Casinos, prior to the company's rebrand to Bally's Corporation in 2020. During his time with the company, and especially in his most recent role as Executive Vice President of Government Relations, Legal and Regulatory, Marc helped advance Bally's strategy by overseeing critical legislation and spearheading important partnerships in Rhode Island.
Lee Fenton, Bally's Chief Executive Officer, said, "I want to thank Marc for his commitment and many contributions to Bally's over the last few years. I especially want to acknowledge Marc's work with the State of Rhode Island, including his efforts in advancing important state legislation and for his role in moving our corporate headquarters to Providence. On behalf of our Board and management team, we want to thank Marc for his guidance and for his role in positioning us for our next phase of growth. We wish him the best in his retirement."
Most notably, under Marc's leadership, Bally's worked with International Game Technology (IGT) and the State of Rhode Island to form a three-way agreement, later resulting in passage of legislation 2021-H 5223A and 2021-S 0040A, aimed at preserving and enhancing Rhode Island's gaming revenue. Known as the Marc A. Crisafulli Economic Development Act, this legislation established a 20-year joint venture between Bally's and IGT that will create a licensed video lottery terminal provider to supply all gaming machines to the Rhode Island Division of Lotteries for Bally's Twin River Casino Hotel and Tiverton Casino Hotel and the State. The legislation also provides for a $250 million economic development investment plan.
Soo Kim, Chairman of Bally's Corporation's Board of Directors, said, "Marc led a robust expansion of Bally's in recent years. During his time, he developed important relationships and respect among regulators, partners, and colleagues. We look forward to building on what Marc has helped establish, and we wish him all the best in this next chapter."
Marc Crisafulli, outgoing EVP of Government Relations, Legal and Regulatory, said, "I could not be prouder of what our team has accomplished in just a few years, and I am especially grateful for the relationships formed and efforts executed in the State of Rhode Island. It has been a privilege to see the company grow and evolve, and I want to thank Lee and Soo, and the entire team for their support, leadership and friendship. I wish the company continued success."
About Bally's Corporation
Bally's Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence of Online Sports Betting and iGaming offerings. It currently owns and manages 14 casinos across 10 states, a horse racetrack in Colorado and has access to OSB licenses in 18 states. It also owns Gamesys Group, a leading, global, online gaming operator, Bally's Interactive, a first-in-class sports betting platform, Monkey Knife Fight, the fastest growing daily fantasy sports site in North America, SportCaller, a leading, global B2B free-to-play game provider, and Telescope Inc., a leading provider of real-time fan engagement solutions.
With approximately 10,000 employees, Bally's casino operations include more than 15,800 slot machines, 500 table games and 5,300 hotel rooms. Upon closing the previously announced Tropicana Las Vegas (NV) transaction, as well as completing the construction of a land-based casino near the Nittany Mall in State College, PA, Bally's will own and manage 16 casinos across 11 states. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BALY".
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Pegasystems Inc. ("PEGA" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PEGA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of PEGA investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased PEGA common stock between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
PEGA investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian, a principal competitor; (2) defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through, the personal involvement of the Company's CEO; (4) the Company's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with the Company's written Code of Conduct, including its express prohibition on "stealing" confidential information from a competitor and "misrepresenting your identity in hopes of obtaining confidential information"; (5) the Company was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the lawsuit filed by Appian as a result of the foregoing misconduct (the "Appian Litigation"); and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in PEGA during the relevant time frame, you have until July 18, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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MORRISTOWN, N.J., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta Holding Corporation ("Covanta" or the "Company") has released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and will host an earnings call at 11:00 AM (Eastern) on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
Qualified fixed income investors and securities analysts can register for access to the conference call and related materials on the Debt Investor Information section of Covanta's Investor Relations website.
About Covanta
Covanta is a leader in sustainable materials management providing environmental solutions to businesses and communities across North America. Through its network of facilities and state-of-the-art services, Covanta is a single-source partner in solving today's most complex environmental challenges. For more information, visit covanta.com.
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Panthers pick up 5th-year option on Brian Burns’ contract
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have picked up the fifth-year option on Pro Bowl defensive end Brian Burns’ contract, keeping him with the team at least through the 2023 season. The Panthers have said they’re hopeful to sign Burns to a long-term contract before that deal is up. The 16th pick in the 2019 draft, Burns has 25 1/2 sacks in his first three seasons. Only Julius Peppers with 30 sacks had more in his first three seasons in Carolina. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/29/panthers-pick-up-5th-year-option-on-brian-burns-contract/ | 2022-04-29T21:12:32Z |
National Comprehensive Cancer Network's #NCCNPolicy Summit, featuring White House Moonshot Coordinator and representatives from CDC, NCI, and USPSTF, examines critical need for improvements in cancer prevention and early detection across the United States.
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) hosted a policy summit to examine practice changes and trends in legislative and regulatory efforts that affect patient access to cancer screening and risk reduction. Speakers included Danielle Carnival, PhD, Coordinator, White House Moonshot Initiative; Lisa Richardson, MD, MPH, Director, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Philip Castle, PhD, MPH, Director, Division of Cancer Prevention, Senior Investigator, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute (NCI); and Carol M. Mangione, MD, Chair, United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Barbara A. Levey & Gerald S. Levey Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
During the summit, speakers and panelists explored the current landscape for cancer screening and early detection, along with the continued evolution of risk identification and risk-reduction strategies. The conversations were dominated by several hot topics in health care, including:
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Screening Access
- Equity and Disparities
- Social Determinants of Health
- Personal, Practice, and Population-Level Interventions (e.g. smoking cessation, human papillomavirus vaccination)
- Lifestyle Factors (e.g. exercise and nutrition)
- Potential Benefits and Harms of Novel Technology (e.g. multi-cancer early detection)
- Digital User Experience (e.g. telehealth)
- Updated Screening Guidelines
- Coverage and Reimbursement
For panel member Maimah Karmo, Founder & CEO, Tigerlily Foundation, the conversation was particularly personal: "I am Black woman who was diagnosed with aggressive, Stage 2B breast cancer at a young age. I am alive today because I had a mother who educated me about my body, breast health, and about the importance of self-advocating. Due to early detection, I found a lump early, and even though I was dismissed by a healthcare provider, I insisted upon screening and a biopsy, which led to my diagnosis and treatment, and I am alive today. I made a promise to God that I would do everything in my power to ensure young women and women facing disparities had every access to education, screening, and resources that enable them to be proactive with their health, and have a high quality of care and life. This work, Tigerlily, is my living legacy. I am living proof that early detection can save lives."
"There is significant evidence supporting the fact that screening saves lives," noted Robert W. Carlson, MD, Chief Executive Officer, NCCN. "Appropriate screening allows us to detect cancer at earlier stages, when there are more options for treatment and a higher likelihood for better outcomes. Sometimes screening can even prevent cancer by identifying pre-cancerous cells. This is why it is so important to address any setbacks in policy, communication, or resources that could result in people missing out on evidence-based, guideline-recommended cancer screenings."
"We know a great deal about how to advance health and prevent cancer and other chronic diseases; the challenge now is more about implementation than discovery," said panel member Ernest Hawk, MD, MPH, Vice President and Division Head of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. "Impactful prevention has to be intentionally designed and must consistently reach all, especially those most in need, in order to achieve benefits across the lifespan. Effective implementation begins with communication, but cannot end there. It must be strategically prioritized and implemented through combinations of evidence-based actions operating at multiple levels and motivated by both personal and shared social responsibilities to effectively promote health and wellness."
The theme of disparities in care and how to address them continued during discussions throughout the day, with a particular focus on communication, outreach, and the allocation of resources.
"Racial and ethnic minorities and other socially- and economically-disadvantaged groups continue to experience a disproportionate share of avoidable deaths from cancer," pointed out Chyke Doubeni, MBBS, MPH, Chief Health Equity Officer, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. "As we address ongoing public health threats, it is critical to direct resources to under-resourced communities to make evidence-based cancer preventive services accessible to people regardless of individual social or economic circumstances. We should focus on eliminating social and structural barriers that limit access to early detection and treatment and pay attention to how the 'digital divide' could deepen inequities. Insurance coverage should be provided for all follow-up tests needed to get the benefits of screening."
"It's all about equity. Everyone in every community deserves to be screened for cancer and not have to worry about challenges and barriers getting in the way," said Nikia Clark, Senior Community Outreach and Engagement Manager, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. "Cancer centers must meet people where they are. Start with the basics of providing tailored cancer information to communities most in need, work with community stakeholders and organizations to help champion the effort and prioritize funding and resources for outreach initiatives for community engagement that will lead to earlier detection and lowering cancer risk."
Speakers examined how cancer treatment and prevention has become more personalized over time, and where it is headed from here.
"Evolving genetic and genomic testing technologies are allowing individual cancer risks to be more precisely quantified; one-size-fits-all prevention approaches are being replaced by tailored strategies," explained Michael Hall, MD, MS, Chair, Department of Clinical Genetics, Fox Chase Cancer Center. "Our improving understanding of genetic risks, environmental factors, and social determinants of health, combined with knowing a person's history of adverse exposure (such as smoking or human papillomavirus) allows us to tailor to individuals and populations. This helps make sure limited public health resources are focused on the greatest needs, while sparing lower-risk individuals from unnecessary medical procedures. Genetic risk stratification is the long game for effective and efficient cancer prevention."
Lisa Schlager, Vice President, Public Policy for Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) agreed: "Prevention and early detection are critical as we strive to reduce the U.S. cancer burden—especially in underserved, underrepresented populations. While we don't know why many people get cancer, those affected by hereditary cancers are the poster children for prevention and early detection. NCCN has comprehensive guidelines on how to manage individuals with—or at increased risk of—hereditary cancers, who can be identified based on personal or family history of disease. We must be innovative and do more to facilitate effective risk stratification, identifying those at increased risk of cancer and ensuring that they have affordable access to the recommended screening and risk-reducing interventions. Ultimately, this will reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes."
"One of the most important challenges in fighting cancer occurs well before diagnosis—ensuring effective screening," said Eric Gratias, MD, FAAP, Chief Medical Officer, eviCore. "Even though early detection often leads to better outcomes, many patients still don't get the regular screenings that they should. At eviCore, we're focused on working with health plans and providers to break down barriers to care by providing patients with proactive education and hands-on support to make sure they get the right cancer screenings on the right schedule."
The summit featured Clifford Goodman, PhD, The Lewin Group, as moderator. Dr. Carlson introduced the program while NCCN Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer Wui-Jin Koh, MD provided closing thoughts. Kate Mevis, Executive Director, U.S. Federal & State Vaccine Policy at Merck, Inc. provided perspective on the role of vaccination in cancer prevention.
The NCCN Policy Program will be hosting its annual Patient Advocacy Summit on December 2, 2022, examining Best Practices and Policies for Addressing the Health Needs of LGBT+ Cancer Patients and Survivors. Visit NCCN.org/summit for more information, and join the conversation with the hashtag #NCCNPolicy.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is a not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to improving and facilitating quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care so all patients can live better lives. The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) provide transparent, evidence-based, expert consensus recommendations for cancer treatment, prevention, and supportive services; they are the recognized standard for clinical direction and policy in cancer management and the most thorough and frequently-updated clinical practice guidelines available in any area of medicine. The NCCN Guidelines for Patients® provide expert cancer treatment information to inform and empower patients and caregivers, through support from the NCCN Foundation®. NCCN also advances continuing education, global initiatives, policy, and research collaboration and publication in oncology. Visit NCCN.org for more information and follow NCCN on Facebook @NCCNorg, Instagram @NCCNorg, and Twitter @NCCN.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In voting that closed today, the Independent Pilots Association (IPA) announced that its members have overwhelmingly ratified a two-year pilot contract extension with United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS).
UPS pilots approved the agreement with 90.72% voting in favor with 97.1% of those eligible participating in the balloting. The short-term extension provides for contractual improvements in pilot compensation and retirement.
The new agreement extends the term of the pilot contract until September 1, 2025.
The IPA is the collective bargaining unit representing the more than 3,300 professional pilots who fly for United Parcel Service, the world's largest transportation company. The IPA is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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CDC releases new clinical details in cases of unusual hepatitis in children
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN
The US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention continues to investigate cases of acute hepatitis with unknown causes among children and released new clinical details about some of the cases on Friday.
So far, there have been at least 18 cases reported in at least four states — and dozens more in Europe.
The latest clinical details shared by the CDC on Friday come from Alabama, where the first cases were found. Clinical records were analyzed for nine total patients admitted to a children’s hospital after October 1, 2021.
The patients were from different parts of the state with no epidemiologic links. All were considered generally healthy, with no significant comorbidities and no immune system weakness. The median age was about three years, ranging from younger than two to older than five years.
Vomiting and diarrhea were the most common symptoms among patients before admission, with some also experiencing upper respiratory symptoms. At admission, most had an enlarged liver, along with jaundice and yellowing in the eyes.
All patients received negative test results for hepatitis viruses A, B, and C, and several other causes of pediatric hepatitis and infections were ruled out. But adenovirus was detected in all patients.
The CDC issued a health advisory last week, alerting health care providers and public health authorities to the investigation and recommending that providers consider adenovirus testing in children with hepatitis when the cause is unknown, adding that testing the blood in whole — not just blood plasma — may be more sensitive.
Among the nine patients in Alabama, six received positive test results for Epstein-Barr virus that were determined to be from previous infections. Other detected viruses included enterovirus/rhinovirus, metapneumovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, and human coronavirus OC43.
No patient had a documented history of previous Covid-19 infection.
Three patients developed acute liver failure, two of whom underwent liver transplantation. The CDC reports all patients are recovered or recovering, including the transplant recipients.
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood and helps fight infections. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected.
Most often, hepatitis is caused by a virus, and adenoviruses are a common type of virus spread from person-to-person that can cause a range of mild to more severe illnesses. But these viruses are only rarely reported as a cause of severe hepatitis in healthy people.
Adenovirus is recognized as a cause of hepatitis among immunocompromised children, but may be an “underrecognized contributor to liver injury among healthy children,” according to the CDC. It is primarily spread from feces to the mouth.
There is no vaccine for adenoviruses in children. Adenoviruses tend to linger on surfaces and alcohol-based hand sanitizers don’t work well against them, according to Dr. Ashlesha Kaushik, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
“Thorough handwashing with soap and water is the best thing,” Kaushik said. “Keeping distance from anybody who’s sick with coughing and sneezing, and teach your children to cough or sneeze into their sleeve.”
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NEW YORK, July 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: YQ) resulting from allegations that 17EdTech may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased 17EdTech securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7395 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: In December 2020, 17EdTech conducted its initial public offering, selling 27.4 million American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") at $10.50 per ADS.
Then, on June 10, 2022, 17EdTech announced its first quarter financial results, reporting a net loss of $3.9 million alongside a nearly 50% fall in revenue from the prior year to $36.82 million.
On this news, 17EdTech's stock price fell $1.65 per share, or 21%, to close at $2.40 per share on June 10, 2022, damaging investors.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
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U.S. Army Major General Barbara Fast (Retired) Encourages Action in Keynote
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., June 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS), which offers online degree and certificate programs through American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU), proudly celebrated over 14,000 graduates and recognized numerous award recipients at its 26th annual commencement on Friday and Saturday. The ceremony marked the first in-person graduation since 2019, due to the pandemic.
"Remember to always follow your passion, set new paths, embark on new journeys, and do not be afraid to embrace the next challenge that comes your way," said APUS Acting President Dr. Katherine Zatz in her convocation address. "This is what you are now prepared to do, to take the theory you have learned as a scholar and use this knowledge to infuse your decisions as a practitioner in your chosen field."
U.S. Army Major General Barbara Fast (retired), President of BGF Enterprises, delivered the keynote speech, saying, "There's an expression that knowledge is power, but I believe that knowledge gives you the power to be good or bad. It's how, and for what purpose, you use this knowledge that makes the difference. Use your power for good to improve your life and the lives of those around you." APUS awarded General Fast the Doctor of Public Service, Honoris Causa, in recognition of her extraordinary achievements in service and academia.
Maria Clark spoke as a representative of the Class of 2022 at the graduate level, and Ethan Grow gave remarks on behalf of the Class of 2022 at the undergraduate level.
The awards presented at commencement recognized students, faculty, and alumni who have excelled and positively impacted their community during their time at APUS and beyond. In addition to the Class of 2022 awardees, APUS recognized a total of 62 award winners from classes of 2020 and 2021 at commencement. This year's class, which includes over 8,600 military service members, 2,600 veterans and over 3,800 service minded students, comprises students who finished their studies in the previous 12 months, from August 2021–June 1, 2022. Among the Class of 2022, 39 individuals received awards.
Among the most prestigious awards, The Mary Kim Ward Resilience and Service Award recognizes resilience, patience, and determination, and a student's impact and influence on public service, social justice, and inclusion. This year's winner was Philysha Beneby, a Navy veteran with a Master's in Psychology from AMU. In addition to trauma counseling, she gives back as a peer specialist, providing services for homeless communities in the Palm Beach, Fl. area.
Alumna Dr. Awilda Hernandez was recognized with the 2022 Wallace E. Boston Leadership Award. The award honors the positive impact she has made in the community, including her efforts to help victims of domestic violence. Sherrie Dennee, Director of Academic Advising at APUS, received the 2022 James P. Etter Creativity and Innovation Award, which recognizes her as a catalyst for organizational growth who has helped to foster and lead with a "student first" approach.
Recipients for the 2022 President's Award were honored at both the undergraduate and graduate level for their commitment to service, scholastic achievement, outstanding character, and leadership. Nicolaus Hucal, a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force who graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies from AMU, was honored at the undergraduate level. James Hodgman, the graduate level recipient who received a Master of Arts in Management, was recognized for volunteering his time to both veteran engagement efforts and mental health crisis intervention.
The Academic Scholar Award was given to students who have engaged in excellent scholarly conduct and accomplishments during their studies. Among the Class of 2022, recipients are Amy Everson, Hannah Via, Maria Clark, Dina Fontenelle, Adrienne Fisher, Roderick Davenport, Angela Luckey, David Ruiz, Dr. Wahidullah Mayar, and Vanessa Zander.
About American Public University System
American Public University System (APUS) delivers accessible and affordable online higher education to adult learners of all backgrounds. APUS, a five-time recipient of Online Learning Consortium's (OLC) Effective Practice Award, offers more than 200 online degree and certificate programs through American Public University as well as American Military University, the #1 provider of higher education to the U.S. military and veterans.* With over 116,000 alumni worldwide, APUS is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. APUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information, visit www.apus.edu.
*Based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance and Veterans Administration student enrollment data, as reported by Military Times, 2020.
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Trella's newly integrated Marketscape platform fuses its comprehensive market intelligence and CRM solutions, creating an end-to-end growth platform for post-acute providers.
ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trella Health, the leader in post-acute growth solutions, announces the release of its integrated Marketscape platform. With the integration, Trella customers will gain a unified user experience that brings together strategy, planning, sales execution, and performance measuring and monitoring. The new platform provides a single sign-on and direct navigation between solutions for harmonious functionality and time savings.
"Since acquiring our CRM capabilities earlier this year, our team has been heads down focused on delivering on our customer's number one request: bring your cutting-edge market insights and mobile-first CRM together in one solution," stated Scott Tapp, CEO of Trella Health. "I am thrilled to see the team delivering on that promise. With the release of our intelligent Marketscape platform, customers can design their strategic growth plans and accelerate their sales performance through improved productivity."
The Trella team worked closely with a select group of customers to better understand their workflows, challenges, and specific needs for the Marketscape platform. The platform was designed based on their feedback to create a solution purpose-built for post-acute organizations. The Marketscape platform will enable Trella customers to achieve their unique business goals by connecting sales strategy work to execution, and providing visibility from sales reps to leadership on what activities achieve the best results.
"As a long-term customer of Trella and user of both the Marketscape Insights and CRM solution, the integration of these two solutions is a game changer for us," said Jamie Pedder, Director of Community Relationships for Alive Hospice. "The ability to view market insights within the CRM will allow more efficient planning, strategy, and execution for our team."
Trella Health's CRM integrates with more than 30 leading Electronic Health Records (EHRs), allowing sales and marketing teams to become clinically connected through referral stage monitoring. With the additional integration of market insights into the CRM, users can better prepare for referral partner conversations to build more trusting relationships.
Trella Health will continue its innovation of the Marketscape platform with upcoming releases that include a complete CRM user interface (UI) update and marketing automation capabilities.
About Trella Health
Trella Health's unmatched market intelligence and purpose-built CRM allow post-acute organizations to drive more effective performance and growth. With market visibility, post-acute organizations can identify the highest-potential referral targets, identify new markets, and monitor performance metrics. Paired with CRM and EHR integrations, business development teams can better manage referral relationships to advance their organizations with certainty. Learn more here https://www.trellahealth.com/.
Media contact: Ashton Davis, Adavis@trellahealth.com
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Permian High School football legend Coach Gary Gaines, 73, died Monday following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, the family said in a statement.
The football giant joined the coaching staff at Permian in 1979 where he served as assistant coach under then head coach John Wilkins. He served in that role through 1981 and was instrumental in helping the Panthers win the state championship in 1980.
Upon Wilkins’ retirement in 1985, Gaines returned to PHS as head coach and led the team to the championship once again in the late 80s. Gaines was later featured in the book Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream, authored by H. G. Bissinger. Bissinger spent a year in Odessa researching the phenomenon that is West Texas football; his best-seller chronicled the sport and its impact on an oil-patch community.
He left Permian in 1989 but returned two decades later as head coach in 2009- he stayed until 2012 when he announced his retirement. His career spanned four decades, coaching at eight Texas high schools over 30 seasons; he also coached at two colleges in the Lone Star State.
“Thank you for remembering our family in your thoughts and prayers,” the Gaines family said.
Memorial plans will be announced in the coming days, and we will update as that information becomes available. | https://cw33.com/news/texas-football-legend-dies-family-says/ | 2022-08-23T17:24:05Z |
Live events fans can now discover and access no fee tickets to over 80,000 live events of through their subscription membership
AUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Austin-based company festivalPass is proud to officially launch the world's first live events subscription marketplace providing access to tens of thousands of music, film, food and wine, art, sports, lifestyle, and tech and innovation experiences around the globe for one monthly fee with no added ticket fees. The company was founded on the mission to inspire people to lead active and engaging lives through passion-connected member experiences. Members of festivalPass can enjoy 80,000 plus live events from the most notable festivals like Coachella and ACL Music Festival, to live shows with GRAMMY-winning artists like Dua Lipa, John Mayer, Billie Eillish and more with a unique credit system. Members can also use their credits to book rooms at over 600,000 hotels at reduced rates.
festivalPass is embracing the evolution of entertainment into Web 3. In addition to adopting various blockchain technologies to drive its business, the company shares the philosophical belief that community is the core of any business and should participate in its future. In addition to accepting cryptocurrency for subscription and ticket payments, festivalPass will be launching the first ever Lifetime Founder NFT for live events in June 2022 with incomparable access and utility.
"When we founded festivalPass, it was under the belief that live entertainment should not be transactional," said festivalPass Founder & CEO Ed Vincent. "We envisioned a community in which members could interact and share around the entertainment passions they hold and where their participation is rewarded. As Web 3 became more mainstream throughout 2021 it became apparent that not only the technology of Web 3 but the philosophy of Web 3 supports our mission and goals to bring participation and ownership to the live event world."
Members access, discover and attend live events in the most user friendly, frictionless and affordable no fee ticketing experience. festivalPass provides members access to tickets for thousands of events and festivals with a unique credit system. The membership, initially targeting millennials and Gen Z, includes credits to use for any event on the platform. festivalPass members pay a subscription ranging from $19 to $99 a month and receive credits to access tens of thousands of events nationwide. Members have the ability to redeem credits for tickets across the US, and hotel rooms globally.
Founded by CEO Ed Vincent, a 20+ year proven entrepreneur and product leader with multiple exits, the unique marketplace model has attracted high profile investors and a growing team of executives determined to allow fans to consume live events. Stephan de Bernede, a 10+ year HomeAway - VRBO executive and partner in a blockchain venture fund, recently joined festivalPass as its Chief Business Officer. Notable investors and advisors include Brian Sharples, co-founder HomeAway, Shelli Taylor, CEO of Alamo Drafthouse, Lisa Licht, Former CMO of Live Nation Concerts, Jason Dorsey, Millennial and Gen Z Expert, Jacob Trouba, NHL Hockey Player for the NY Rangers, and several more successful entrepreneurs and CEOs.
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BTX-1188 Showed Deep and Durable Dual Degradation of GSPT1 and IKZF1/3 In Vitro Along with Beneficial Immunomodulatory Properties
Data Support Ongoing Phase 1 Development for the Treatment of Hematologic and Solid Tumor Malignancies
SAN DIEGO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biotheryx, Inc., a clinical stage company discovering and developing a portfolio of innovative small molecule targeted protein degraders (TPDs) in areas of high unmet medical need, today announced that its abstract highlighting supportive preclinical data for its lead asset BTX-1188, a potentially first-in-class, dual protein degrader of GSPT1 and IKZF1/3, will be presented in a poster at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting taking place June 3-7, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois and virtually.
"Our distinctive PRODEGY platform is designed to enable the discovery and development of a broad range of targeted protein degrader molecules and BTX-1188 is the first of our pipeline to enter the clinic," said Leah Fung, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of Biotheryx. "BTX-1188 is a molecular glue that was rationally designed to degrade GSPT1 and IKZF1/3. The data being presented at ASCO 2022 support the ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating BTX-1188 in patients with hematologic and solid tumor cancers and demonstrate what we believe to be our ability to design first-in-class molecular glues with the potential to improve clinical outcomes for patients with cancer and other serious diseases."
"We are leveraging our deep expertise with the modulation of Cereblon, the only clinically and commercially validated E3 ligase, to design innovative targeted protein degraders with the potential to address significant unmet medical need," said Philippe Drouet, President and Chief Executive Officer of Biotheryx. "We look forward to presenting these pre-clinical data from our lead program, BTX-1188, at ASCO 2022."
Key Highlights from BTX-1188 Preclinical Results
- BTX-1188 has shown deep and durable degradation of GSPT1 and IKZF1/3 and inhibition of MYC in several types of hematologic and solid tumor cell lines, including lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-small cell lung cancer and glioma.
- BTX-1188 has shown inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines and enhancement of immune stimulatory cytokines, owing to IKZF1/3 degradation, which may prevent the known systemic inflammatory dose-limiting toxicities associated with pure GSPT1 degradation (Uy 2019)[1].
- BTX-1188 potently inhibits tumor cell proliferation and tumor growth in ex vivo and in vivo models of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and in in vitro and in vivo models of lung, breast and ovarian cancer.
- These preclinical results support the ongoing Phase 1 clinical evaluation of BTX-1188 in patients with AML and certain solid tumors, especially in MYC-dependent cancers.
Details for the BTX-1188 ASCO 2022 poster presentation are as follows:
Title: BTX-1188, a first-in-class dual degrader of GSPT1 and IKZF1/3, for treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and solid tumors
Presenter: Aparajita Hoskote Chourasia, Ph.D.
Abstract Number: 7025
Poster Number: 256
Session: Hematologic Malignancies—Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, and Allotransplant
Date and Time: Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. CT (10:00 a.m. ET)
This poster presentation will be available on the ASCO Meeting website. Following the presentation at the meeting, a PDF copy of the poster will be available in the "Publications and Presentations" section of Biotheryx's website.
About BTX-1188
Biotheryx's lead molecular glue drug candidate BTX-1188 is a dual protein degrader which was designed to degrade GSPT1, a promising cancer target, and IKZF1/3 (also known as Ikaros/Aiolos), both clinically validated anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory targets. Prior literature has demonstrated that degradation of GSPT1 can result in antitumor activity in difficult-to-treat tumors such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and in solid tumors, including those that overexpress oncogenic transcription factors, such as MYC, however, prior clinical research by others has shown that administration of a GSPT1-only degrader was associated with dose-limiting toxicities related to the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines. BTX-1188 was specifically designed as a potent degrader of GSPT1 that can also directly block inflammation by degrading IKZF1/3. In preclinical studies conducted by Biotheryx, administration of BTX-1188 led to complete eradication of tumors and extended survival in xenograft models of AML. BTX-1188 also led to potent cell killing in a number of cell lines derived from solid tumors. BTX-1188 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 dose-escalation trial in patients with hematologic and solid tumor malignancies.
About Biotheryx, Inc.
Biotheryx is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing a portfolio of innovative small molecule targeted protein degraders (TPDs) in areas of high unmet medical need, with an initial focus on cancer. Members of our founding and scientific teams previously developed the first U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved modulators of Cereblon, the most widely validated E3 ligase involved in protein degradation, and have applied their expertise in Cereblon binding to build our proprietary PRODEGY platform. Our lead product candidate, BTX-1188, is a rationally designed dual-targeting molecular glue degrader of GSPT1 and IKZF1/3, which we are currently developing in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in acute myeloid leukemia and solid tumor patients. Our broad and growing pipeline includes degraders of SOS1 for KRAS mutant cancers and CDK2/4/6 for solid tumors, with a goal of submitting three additional investigational new drug (IND) applications to the FDA over the next three years. For more information, please visit www.biotheryx.com and engage with us on LinkedIn.
1 Uy, G.L., et al. Blood 134 (Supplement_1): 232 (2019)
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At least 13 dead, nearly 50 injured in weekend shootings around the US
By Dakin Andone and Theresa Waldrop, CNN
At least 13 people were killed and more than 40 others injured in shootings across the country this weekend, including one in Sacramento, where the police chief called the scale of violence “unprecedented” in her 27-year career there.
Six people died and 12 were injured in that incident early Sunday, which investigators believe involves multiple shooters, Police Chief Katherine Lester said. The mass shooting not far from the California State Capitol is one of the largest of the more than 120 in the US so far this year, according to data collected by the Gun Violence Archive.
The GVA, like CNN, defines a mass shooting as four or more people shot, not including the shooter. There were, however, shootings this weekend that did not meet the definition, including one at a Norfolk, Virginia, mall which left 1 dead and 2 injured.
This weekend’s violence comes just two weeks after the largest-scale US mass shooting in more than two years happened at a car show in Dumas, Arkansas, where one person died and at least 27 were injured.
Here’s a look at the rash of shootings reported this weekend.
Sacramento, California: 6 dead and at least 12 injured
A large crowd had gathered near 10th and K streets in California’s capital when a fight broke out and gunfire erupted about 2 a.m. Sunday, according to Sacramento Police Chief Katherine Lester.
“Investigators are working to identify those responsible for this horrific act. We know that a large fight took place just prior to the shootings,” Lester said Sunday afternoon, adding investigators believe “multiple shooters” were involved.
“The scale of violence that just happened in our city is unprecedented during my 27 years here at the Sacramento Police Department,” Lester said.
Some or all of the victims’ bodies remained at the crime scene Sunday afternoon partially because of the investigation’s complexity, Lester said.
It is not clear why the crowd had gathered or whether it was connected to a venue or event, Lester said.
The downtown location is near a strip of nightclubs and close to several notable landmarks: the California State Capitol, Sacramento City Hall and the sports arena Golden 1 Center, where the NBA’s Sacramento Kings played Sunday night.
Police on Sunday were asking for the public’s help in finding the shooters. Police do not have a description of any suspects.
Dallas: 1 dead, 16 injured in concert shooting
One person was killed and 16 others were wounded Saturday night in a shooting at a Dallas concert, the Dallas Police Department said.
At least two shooters fired weapons in the incident that killed Kealon Dejuane Gilmore, 26, police said.
The victims included three juveniles, police previously said. All 16 victims were in stable condition as of Monday afternoon, Dallas Police Chief Edgardo Garcia said in a news conference.
A preliminary investigation indicates one person fired a gun into the air and another fired in the direction of the crowd, according to the release.
Gilmore was found dead near the stage, police said.
Information about possible suspects has not been made available.
San Francisco: 2 dead, 2 injured in shooting
Two men were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting Sunday afternoon in San Francisco, police said.
San Francisco Police officers responded to a report of a shooting just before 4:40 p.m. near a playground in the 600 block of Brunswick Street, the department said in a statement. When they arrived, they found four men who’d suffered gunshot wounds — two with life-threatening injuries.
Police attempted to render aid and called for emergency medical responders, but the two victims with life-threatening injuries were pronounced dead at the hospital.
No arrests had been made as of Monday morning, police said. The investigation is ongoing.
Buffalo, New York: 4 injured
Four people were hospitalized after they were shot while leaving a gathering in the 400 block of Genesee Street in Buffalo, New York, early Sunday, CNN affiliate WKBW reported.
The report, citing police, said all four people were in stable condition as of Sunday morning.
Norfolk, Virginia, mall: 1 dead, 2 injured
Police responding to a shooting at the MacArthur Center mall Saturday evening found one man deceased and two people injured.
Roosevelt A. McKinney, 33, was found dead outside the mall from a gunshot wound, the Norfolk Police Department said in a news release.
A man and a woman were wounded with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
The shooting stemmed from an argument over money, Chief Larry Boone said during a Saturday news conference, according to CNN affiliate WTKR.
Police are looking for a suspect and a person of interest. The Norfolk Crime Line is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Colorado Springs, Colorado: 4 injured
At least 4 people were injured in two shootings Colorado Springs police believe are related, CNN affiliate KOAA reported.
The initial shooting occurred around 6 p.m. Saturday in the 2500 block of Astrozon Circle. The next was reported minutes later, about half-a-mile away in the 2400 block of Barkman Drive, per KOAA.
One of the victims was in critical condition, KOAA reported. Citing police, affiliate KKTV reported a suspect has been taken into custody. The shooting remains under investigation.
Monroe, Louisiana: 1 killed, 4 injured outside bar
Monroe, Louisiana, police continue to investigate a shooting outside a bar Saturday morning which left one person dead and four others injured.
The shooting occurred just before 2 a.m. in the parking lot of a sports bar on Sterlington Road, the Monroe Police Department said in a statement on Facebook.
Of the four victims who survived, two were in critical condition while two others suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said in the post Saturday.
Information about possible suspects was not made available.
Shelby, North Carolina: 1 killed, 3 injured
A shooting outside a Shelby, North Carolina, bar early Saturday killed one person and injured 3 others, according to a report by CNN affiliate WSOC which cited the Shelby Police Department.
Police responded around 12:30 a.m. to a report of a shooting in the back parking lot of a bar and grill in the 1800 block of East Dixon Boulevard, where they found two men who had suffered gunshot wounds. One was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition.
Two additional victims drove themselves to a hospital, where they were treated for gunshot wounds, Shelby police said, per WSOC. Their injuries were non-life-threatening.
No arrests had been made and police had not released information about potential suspects as of Saturday afternoon.
Shreveport, Louisiana: 1 killed, 3 injured
One man died early Saturday morning after being shot multiple times while sitting in a car’s passenger seat at a Shreveport, Louisiana, intersection, affiliate KSLA reported.
Police responded around 5 a.m. to the scene at the intersection of Gilbert Drive and Marshall Street, where they found the body of the 30-year-old victim, Fazon C. Jenkins.
Three others were also injured, KSLA reported. One woman was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
Colleton County, South Carolina: 5 people injured
The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office was responding to a call “regarding people shooting at each other” on a rural road Friday night when it found five people injured, police said on Twitter.
“Dispatchers were having problems obtaining information from the chaotic scene,” the Colleton County Fire-Rescue department said in a news release. Some people “went to a house near the location and other injured parties ran south on Logan Farm Road to escape,” the release said.
The victims included four males and one female, ages 17 to 33, the release said. They were taken to a hospital for further treatment, the sheriff’s office said. One is in critical but stable condition.
It is unclear what led to the shooting.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Verrica Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Verrica" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VRCA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Verrica investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 28, 2021 and May 24, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
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CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) there were manufacturing deficiencies at the facility where Verrica's contract manufacturer produced a bulk solution for the Company's lead product candidate, VP-102; (2) these deficiencies were not remediated when Verrica resubmitted its New Drug Application for VP-12 for molluscum; (3) the foregoing presented significant risks to Verrica obtaining regulatory approval of VP-102 for molluscum; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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Kansas ranks among states with lowest childhood obesity rates
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas has ranked among the top half of the best states to raise a family in with one of the lowest childhood obesity rates in the nation.
New research from Babysense, a baby monitor manufacturing and sales company, has found the best states in the U.S. to raise a family in, and Kansas is featured among the states with the lowest rates of obesity in children between the ages of 10 and 17.
The experts at Babysense said factors that affect a state’s rank include school quality, homicide rates, national parks, obesity rates and more which create an overall family score for the state.
Kansas ranked as the 25th best state to raise a family in with a life expectancy of 78.2-years-old, a median household income of $59,600, zero national parks, a school quality rank of 27, a school safety rank of 25, an air quality index score of 42.8, a homicide rate of 5.5 per 100,000 residents, a firearms death rate of 13.3, an adult obesity rate of 34.3%, a childhood obesity rate of 11.7%, the average price of a home at $176,900, a standardized cost of living at $89,000, and a family score of 5.14 out of 10.
The study said in Kansas 11.7% of children are classified as obese, which is among the top 10 lowest states in the nation. The 10 states with the lowest child obesity rates are as follows:
- Montana - 10%
- Arizona - 10.2%
- Utah - 10.3%
- North Dakota - 10.5%
- Wyoming - 11%
- Colorado - 11.2%
- New York - 11.5%
- Minnesota - 11.7%
- Kansas - 11.7%
- Massachusetts - 12.2%
The best states to raise a family in are as follows:
- Minnesota - 7.07 out of 10
- Washington - 6.94 out of 10
- Maine - 6.87 out of 10
- Nebraska - 6.70 out of 10
- New Hampshire - 6.60 out of 10
- Vermont - 6.56 out of 10
- North Dakota - 6.40 out of 10
- New York - 6.38 out of 10
- Hawaii - 6.34 out of 10
- Utah - 6.21 out of 10
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Louis Weathers had a stable job and was married when he decided to buy a home in the Chicago suburb of Evanston in 1959 -- but high interest rates and White real estate agents who seemed adamant about keeping him and other Black residents out of certain neighborhoods nearly discouraged him.
More than six decades later, the 87-year-old received a payout to make up for the discriminatory housing practices that he and other Black residents experienced between 1919 and 1969.
After three years in the making, Evanston gave Weathers and 15 other Black residents $25,000 each in May to put toward a down payment on a home, mortgages or home repairs.
Like Weathers, generations of Black Americans have faced disparities in housing, transportation, business and other areas. And as descendants of enslaved people many say they have not been compensated for their labor and the lingering effects of systemic racism.
Recent federal reparations efforts have stalled in Congress, but cities like Evanston are working to atone for the harms caused by slavery and institutional racism -- and address the racial wealth gap.
Last week, Detroit's city council unanimously approved how it would structure the city's first reparations task force. Meanwhile in Massachusetts, the Amherst Town Council approved the creation of a fund to allocate a total of $2 million in reparations over the course of about a decade.
The push for reparations has gained momentum on the heels of the national uprising in the aftermath of George Floyd's killing in 2020, which rekindled the Black Lives Matter movement. Kamilah Moore, of the California Reparations Task Force, said she sees reparations "as fulfilling the promises made to her ancestors" in the mid-19th century following the abolition of slavery. The federal government now has the chance to live up to those commitments, she said.
"You can't talk about a racial reckoning in this country without mentioning reparations," she said. "Reparations are comprehensive enough to address all of the ills that still impact the African American community."
From cash payouts to issuing extensive reports and building a bureaucratic system to examine what reparations could look like, here is what some local and state governments have done so far:
Evanston, Illinois
Robin Rue Simmons, a former Evanston alderman who introduced the idea to the city in 2019, said the Restorative Housing Reparations Program was created to remedy some of the harm caused by the city's historical anti-Black housing policies. When it was approved last year, it was considered the country's first reparations program.
Since it was founded in 1860s, the city "created systems to segregate, limit, deny, and control Black citizens," who were denied equal access to many areas, including schooling and housing. In the early 20th century, real estate agents developed a practice of informal racial zoning, almost exclusively offering Black residents housing on the city's west side, according to a 2020 report commissioned by the city that details how the city perpetuated discriminatory practices toward Black residents.
The report also highlights that Evanston banks typically refused mortgage loans to Black residents seeking to buy homes in predominantly White neighborhoods.
When the city's Restorative Housing Reparations program opened online applications in September, officials received more than 600 applications. In January, Weathers and 15 others were chosen at random from the first 122 applications submitted by eligible Black residents.
The program's payments were funded by donations and money collected by the city from cannabis sales taxes.
Weathers says he was "elated" when he learned that he would receive a payout and decided it could help current and future generations of his family. Instead of using the money for himself, he transferred his payout to his 60-year-old son, Michael Weathers, to put toward his mortgage.
"It was a no brainer," he said.
Rose Cannon, a long-time Evanston resident, said she was initially excited when she heard about reparations efforts coming to Evanston, but grew to be against them once the conversation shifted from direct cash payments to a housing program. For her, conflating housing equity efforts with reparations minimizes the larger reparations movement.
"When you use the term reparations, we would like for it to be associated with the full repair of human beings, to close the racial income gap," Cannon said. "Housing can only be a portion of it, maybe a silo of it."
The current program, Simmons said, is the city's initial reparations effort and was informed by a mass of research that led them to identify the legacy of discriminatory housing practices.
Following more work to address housing disparities, Simmons said the city is expected to focus its reparations efforts on economic development and education initiatives. A committee has recommended grants for Black businesses and the establishment of a Black history museum in the city, she added.
"It's not so much that the initial 16 recipients are going to completely transform the life circumstances for all of Black Evanston, but the fact that it has happened means that we can expand it and we can build on it and do more," Simmons said. "Not just in housing, but in other areas as well."
St. Paul, Minnesota
Cities like St. Paul have taken steps to build a bureaucratic system to examine what a reparations package for Black Americans could look like.
After the city apologized last year for its role in the institutional and structural racism experienced by its Black residents, officials established an advisory committee to create a framework for a reparations commission.
A year later, the advisory committee has released a report recommending direct cash payments to eligible Black residents and the establishment of a permanent reparations committee focused on implementing reparations to address racial disparities in housing, healthcare, education, employment and more.
As far as funding, the report identified various sources, including the city's funding under the American Rescue Plan, sales taxes and philanthropic donations.
Trahern Crews, a member of the St. Paul city council's reparations legislative advisory committee, partially influenced reparations efforts in Minnesota's capital city.
"The fact that [Evanston] led on [reparations] and they were so bold to actually do it, let our city council know that this is something that can happen, and it can happen in our lifetime," Crews said.
Although Minnesota was a free state, Black Americans were enslaved at St. Paul's Fort Snelling and used for free labor by the US Army. Following the abolition of slavery, they faced forced segregation, redlining, housing discrimination, and the destruction of Saint Paul's Rondo neighborhood -- the city's center of Black business and cultural life. It was destroyed to give way for the construction of an interstate highway, the advisory committee's report says.
Yohuru Williams, another member of the committee, said the task force decided to take a more "holistic approach" to reparations because the damage of institutional racism is uneven and impacts different descendants of slavery in varying ways.
"It may be inflicted in one way for one set of descendants," said Williams, a history professor and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas. "It could have been unfair labor practices that resulted in unequal acquisition of wealth. For others, it was outright slavery."
California
One of the largest reparations efforts in the nation is taking place in California, where a statewide task force is expected to become "a model for partners across the nation."
In 2020, California became the first state in the country to establish a state reparations task force and nearly two years later, the panel released its first report last month outlining the state's involvement in slavery and how it continues to harm Black Americans.
In the 500-page interim report, the task force detailed how California perpetuated institutional racism in connection to slavery and state-sanctioned discrimination, as well as how the federal government perpetuated these harms.
Chairperson Kamilah Moore said the report is the most extensive issued by the government on the African American community in more than 50 years. One of the report's main goals, Moore said, was educating California residents about the state's role in maintaining the institution of slavery.
California entered the Union as a free state in 1850, but was only free in name as the state government supported slavery early on, according to the report. California had a fugitive slave law harsher than the federal Fugitive Slave Act.
The task force's report outlines how Black Americans have been harmed, including by slavery and political disenfranchisement, and in labor, housing, education, the criminal justice system, and arts and culture. The panel included preliminary recommendations for each category but said a final report will be issued next year.
Some of those recommendations include updating language in the state's Constitution; removing racial bias and discriminatory practices in standardized testing; compensating people deprived of profits for their work; investing in and creating free healthcare programs; and apologizing for acts of political disenfranchisement.
Brandon Greene, the director of the racial and economic justice program at the ACLU of Northern California, said the report is extremely comprehensive and hopes officials consider direct cash payments as the center of their reparations efforts.
"Reparations to me explicitly is giving money for harm," Greene said. "If reparations is giving me a million dollars, I can do whatever I want with it. If I want to buy a million dollars' worth of Jordan's, I can do that."
With several state and local governments leading the push for reparations, Moore and others said they hope the federal government is empowered to advance H.R. 40, which was first introduced in Congress in 1989 and proposes the creation federal commission to study reparations and recommend remedies for the harm caused by slavery and the discriminatory policies that followed abolition.
"The federal government is not off the hook," Moore said. "I hope that people use this report as leverage to fight for reparations on a federal level."
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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTCT) today announced that management will present a company overview at the William Blair 42nd Annual Growth Stock Conference on Thursday, June 9 at 2:20 p.m. ET
The presentation will be webcast live on the Events and Presentations page under the Investor section of PTC Therapeutics' website at https://ir.ptcbio.com/events-presentations and will be archived for 30 days following the presentation. It is recommended that users connect to PTC's website several minutes prior to the start of the webcast to ensure a timely connection.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workplace safety is a top priority for companies across the globe. To help businesses keep their employees safe, Interplay Learning is releasing new workplace safety training for the essential skilled trades.
This on-demand training includes new courses on Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness, Heat Stress Recognition and Prevention, Hazard Communications, Electrically Safe to Work Procedures, Hot Work, and more. With Interplay's affordable safety training courses, companies can quickly equip their teams with the knowledge and skills to perform work safely and minimize risk.
Interplay's Safety catalog will include more than 30 hours of workplace safety training featuring short, entertaining videos that can be accessed on demand from a phone, tablet, or desktop computer. The catalog also features a hands-on, 3D simulation course teaching the tasks and requirements of establishing safe work conditions when working with electricity.
Companies using Interplay can quickly deliver consistent training to their entire team and allow workers to train in their downtime. Interplay also makes it easy for companies to track compliance and comprehension using course assignments, built-in quizzes, and progress tracking.
With these new offerings, Interplay now offers one-stop-shopping for both safety training and award-winning, hands-on skilled trades training. Employees can quickly gain the knowledge to work safely while also taking advantage of a full online catalog of hands-on technical training for HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Multi-Family, Facilities Maintenance, and Solar. Using short video courses, immersive 3D simulations, VR, knowledge checks, and coaching, Interplay can rapidly train and upskill workers for increased productivity.
"Interplay gives companies the best of both worlds by offering safety and technical training in one affordable online training solution," said Doug Donovan, CEO of Interplay Learning. "We are excited to help companies build a culture of safety, reduce incidents, and keep workers healthy while also giving them a pathway to develop the technical skills of their entire team."
Interplay's safety training will help prepare workers to identify and avoid potential hazards, equipping them with the skills to handle situations effectively and giving employers increased confidence that their workforce is ready to take on jobs safely and effectively.
Interplay Learning, a global provider of scalable, highly effective hands-on digital learning simulations for the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, solar and facilities maintenance industries, is building better training, better careers and better lives for its customers and their employees. Interplay Learning's digital experiential learning platform, SkillMill, conveniently turns any space into a training lab with short video courses, 3D simulations, knowledge checks, and other advanced features that prepare users to be job-ready in weeks, not years.
For more information, visit https://www.interplaylearning.com.
About Interplay Learning
Since 2016, Austin-based Interplay Learning has been building better training, better careers and better lives for its customers and their employees. Its award-winning online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Solar, Multi-Family Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance workforces, is scalable and more effective than traditional training methods. By leveraging immersive learning technology, Interplay's customers are able to train and practice hands-on learning from a desktop, phone, tablet or in virtual reality. The result is a highly trained employee who is job-ready in weeks, not years. Its digital learning platform, SkillMill, conveniently turns any space into a training lab with its short video courses, 3D simulations, knowledge checks, coaching and connectivity. Recent accolades include recognition by Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards in the Education, General Excellence and On the Rise categories. Welcome to the next generation of the skilled labor workforce. Visit https://www.interplaylearning.com to learn more.
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Ripley PR
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Virtual event aims to celebrate the manufacturing industry and inspire a new generation as Raymond celebrates a centurylong history of innovation
GREENE, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Raymond Corporation will kick off its eighth annual Manufacturing Day event, Celebrating a Century of Innovation, on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. National Manufacturing Day is an annual celebration of the manufacturing industry and organized by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
As Raymond continues to build on its 100-year history of innovation and continuous improvement, the intralogistics leader is committed to helping ensure the next generation of manufacturing leaders continues to have the tools and resources needed to positively impact the supply chain.
This year is the third year Raymond's Manufacturing Day will be an entirely virtual event. This online program, starting Oct. 7 and continuing through the remainder of the month, will help teachers and students learn more about future careers in modern manufacturing. Students will learn about building skills for the future through a virtual manufacturing facility tour, highlights of industry technology and discussions with Raymond's leadership team.
"We're excited to showcase Raymond's century of innovation in the material handling industry to help spark curiosity among the next generation to encourage them to pursue a career in this growing industry," said Tony Topencik, vice president of operations, quality, environmental health and safety at The Raymond Corporation. "There will always be a need for skilled workers to provide essential services that help to keep the supply chain moving. As a leader and manufacturer in the industry for the past 100 years, we recognize the importance of these skills and continually work to develop a culture where individuals can grow."
As part of this year's event, participants will have the opportunity to follow the journey of young professionals working at Raymond in various programs and roles, including the Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Youth Apprenticeship program and Raymond's co-op program. They'll also hear from a young professional who works on the manufacturing floor as an assembly supervisor for Swing-Reach® trucks, a vital component in many of today's e-commerce warehouses.
Individuals interested in joining the virtual celebration can find more information below.
- What: The Raymond Corporation will host its eighth annual Manufacturing Day event. The monthlong event, kicking off Oct. 7, will be a self-guided, interactive exploration of The Raymond Corporation, including:
- When: Starting Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. This is not a live event, and participants are free to join at their convenience through the remainder of October. The experience is expected to take approximately one hour to complete.
- Where: www.raymondcorp.com/manufacturingdayregistration
- Who: This virtual event is open to all middle and high school students via teacher registration. Please email manufacturingday@raymondcorp.com if you have any questions.
- Interview Subjects: Steve VanNostrand, executive vice president at The Raymond Corporation and Tony Topencik, vice president of operations, quality, environmental health and safety at The Raymond Corporation.
For more information or to locate an authorized Raymond Solutions and Support Center, visit www.raymondcorp.com or call 800-235-7200.
The Raymond Corporation, a Toyota Industries Company, is a leading global provider of best-in-class material handling products and intelligent intralogistics solutions. Built on principles of innovation and continuous improvement for 100 years, Raymond's integrated automation, telematics, virtual reality and advanced energy solutions provide ways to optimize operations and bring warehouse and distribution operations to a new level of performance. Raymond® electric forklift trucks are engineered to achieve increased productivity and efficiency and are designed to provide ecological and economic benefits. Raymond delivers solutions to material handling and logistics markets in North America and globally. Combining operational excellence, award-winning innovation and world-class global customer support, we work together to run better, manage smarter and keep our customers always on. For more information, visit raymondcorp.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
The Manufacturing Institute (MI) grows and supports the manufacturing industry's skilled workers for the advancement of modern manufacturing. The MI's diverse initiatives support all workers in America, including women, veterans and students, through skills training programs, community building and the advancement of their career in manufacturing. As the workforce development and education partner of the NAM, the MI is a trusted adviser to manufacturers, equipping them with resources necessary to solve the industry's toughest challenges. For more information on the MI, please visit www.themanufacturinginstitute.org.
Raymond® and Swing-Reach® are U.S. trademarks of The Raymond Corporation.
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ATLANTA, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novelis Inc. will report its earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Following the release, Steve Fisher, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dev Ahuja, Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the results via a live conference call for investors at 7:00 a.m. EDT the same day. The conference call will also be webcast live via the Novelis website, with presentation materials available online at www.novelis.com/investors.
The audio portion of the meeting will be available via telephone at:
U.S. and Canada Toll-Free Number: 800 734 8507
India Toll-Free Number: 18002662124
International Toll Number: +1 212 231 2920
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Participants should access the conference 15 minutes in advance of the start time to complete the registration process. To test the compatibility of your browser and network connections in advance, please visit: http://test.callinfo.com
Following the meeting, the webcast will be available for replay at www.novelis.com/investors
About Novelis
Novelis Inc. is driven by its purpose of shaping a sustainable world together. We are a critical partner providing innovative aluminum solutions to customers, and the world's largest roller and recycler of aluminum. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of low-carbon, sustainable aluminum solutions and to achieve a fully circular economy by partnering with our suppliers, as well as our customers in the aerospace, automotive, beverage can and specialties industries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Novelis had net sales of $12.3 billion in fiscal year 2021. Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited, an industry leader in aluminum and copper, and the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai. For more information, visit novelis.com.
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New development is on track to open in early 2024, adding 888 rooms and 266,000 square feet of function space to Arlington's Entertainment District
Soy Cowboy is the latest restaurant creation from Texas-based restaurant group, Berg Hospitality
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Loews Hotels & Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), today topped off the $550 million Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center and announced the new signature restaurant. Executives from the company were joined by Arlington Mayor Jim Ross, Managing Partner and Majority Owner of the Texas Rangers Ray Davis, Benjamin Berg, Founder & CEO of Berg Hospitality, along with members of the Arlington City Council and other community and business leaders, to recognize and celebrate this milestone.
"Loews Arlington is on schedule to open in early 2024 and our confidence and commitment to the city of Arlington continues," said Jonathan Tisch, Chairman & CEO, Loews Hotels & Co. "Arlington, TX is already one of the premier sports and entertainment destinations in the United States, and we anticipate once Loews Arlington opens, the city will also become a leading destination for meetings and events."
As part of this milestone event, the hotel company has also named the hotel's signature restaurant anchor, Soy Cowboy, a pan-Asian concept, from Houston-based restaurateur, Benjamin Berg of Berg Hospitality.
Berg Hospitality Group conceives, launches and operates restaurants in Texas with a commitment to giving back to the local communities. The budding culinary group is responsible for creating B&B Butchers & Restaurant in Houston and Fort Worth, B.B. Italia Bistro & Bar, B.B. Lemon, The Annie Café & Bar, Turner's, NoPo Café, Market & Bar, and Trattoria Sofia, along with more concepts to come. With a true passion for the hospitality industry, all of Berg's restaurants focus on offering excellent service, unique atmospheres and unparalleled experiences for their guests while always fostering an inclusive environment for all guests, staff, and vendors.
"Berg Hospitality has worked across Texas to create unique upscale dining offerings for nearly a decade, making them the ideal partner to develop, own and manage our new signature restaurant inside the Loews Arlington Hotel," said Alex Tisch, President, Loews Hotels & Co. "Soy Cowboy will be Berg's first pan-Asian concept and will re-define the culinary scene in Arlington's already bustling entertainment district.
Soy Cowboy will be an upscale and sophisticated pan-Asian concept, transporting guests on an adventurous tour through the flavors of China, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan and more. The menu will include a selection of sharable plates exploring classic Asian cooking techniques including traditional sushi, tempura, wok, robatayaki, hibachi and teppanyaki, as well as Korean barbeque. Guests can also expect an innovative cocktail menu paired with an extensive wine and sake list.
"We are thrilled to partner with Loews Hotels & Co as we bring new life and exciting Asian flavors to Arlington with our original concept and restaurant anchor, Soy Cowboy," said Benjamin Berg, who currently owns and operates eight restaurant concepts in Houston and Fort Worth and has plans to open 10 more concepts between now and 2024. "The world-renowned hospitality knowledge and impeccable standards of Loews Hotels & Co coupled with my team's vision and restaurant expertise will create and solidify a new lively dining and social scene for those visiting the area."
Soy Cowboy, like all Berg Hospitality restaurants, will focus on offering excellent food and service, a unique atmosphere and an unparalleled experience for guests. For more information and updates, visit www.soycowboy.com.
The addition of the Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center, a full-service resort, will amplify Arlington's robust convention and tourism opportunities, and Soy Cowboy will add to the culinary scene of the greater Arlington area.
"The City of Arlington has been able to see firsthand what it's like to partner with Loews Hotels & Co and innovative minds like Jon and Alex Tisch. They take our tourism options to the next level and create jobs for our community," said Arlington Mayor Jim Ross. "With the addition of the Loews Arlington hotel, guests will experience hospitality at a level and standard of excellence that's second to none."
Opening in early 2024, Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center will feature:
- 888 guestrooms and suites
- 200,000 square feet of indoor meeting space
- 66,000 square feet of outdoor space, including an oversized event lawn
- Five food and beverage outlets, including a three-meal indoor/outdoor restaurant featuring two wood-fire pizza ovens and homemade pasta made on-site and signature restaurant, Soy Cowboy
- 1,550-space parking garage
- Resort-style beach club with two swimming pools, man-made beach, cabanas, fire pits and water slide
- The Arlington Convention Center, also operated by Loews Hotels & Co, will be located within the hotel
Situated between Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium, Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center will be accessible to the 300-room Live! by Loews via a Sky Bridge. The two hotels combined offer nearly 1,200 guestrooms and more than 300,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
"It is very exciting to watch the incredible progress that has been made on the construction of Loews Arlington Hotel and Arlington Convention Center," said Ray Davis, Managing Partner & Majority Owner of the Texas Rangers. "The City of Arlington and Loews Hotels & Co have been great partners on this project which will bring even more guests to the ever-growing Arlington Entertainment District. This area is fast becoming one of the leading sports and entertainment destinations in the United States."
Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is part of phase two of the development of Arlington's Entertainment District. Continuing their public-private partnership with the City of Arlington, Loews Hotels & Co, The Texas Rangers and The Cordish Companies are building upon the momentum and success of Texas Live!, Live! by Loews - Arlington, and the Rangers' Globe Life Field. Additional features of the expansion include One Rangers Way, an upscale residential community, and Spark Arlington, a collaborative workspace in Choctaw Stadium, both developed by The Cordish Companies.
Loews Hotels & Co is working with HKS as the architect and Looney & Associates on the interior design for this new hotel. Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is being built by JE Dunn, who built the Loews Kansas City Hotel, which opened in June 2020. Arlington's Con-Real is also involved in the construction of the project.
To see what Loews Arlington and Convention Center will look like, visit: Loews Arlington Hotel video.
Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels & Co is rooted in deep heritage and excellence in service. The hospitality company encompasses branded independent Loews Hotels, and a solid mix of partner-brand hotels. Loews Hotels & Co owns and/or operates 26 hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada, including Loews Kansas City and Universal's Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites, the eighth hotel in partnership with Comcast NBC Universal, both which opened in 2020. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews Hotels portfolio features properties grounded in family heritage and dedicated to delivering unscripted guest moments with a handcrafted approach. For reservations or more information about Loews Hotels, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or visit: www.loewshotels.com.
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Loews Hotels & Co
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Free shipping offered on orders of $75 or more
BATON ROUGE, La., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sense Fitness is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website for women's yoga wear and men's gym apparel. The company well known for its sport leggings and premium performance activewear is offering customers free shipping for orders of $75 or more.
Sense Fitness is a rising fitness brand poised to compete with Nike, Gymshark and Under Armour that offers apparel that's not only practical for a workout but inspires with its fantastic visual appeal. The company is already the top supplier of women's leggings in the United States.
"I want to introduce my new website for women's yoga wear and men's gym apparel. I am devoted to helping people enjoy their yoga and fitness experiences, while feeling comfortable and fashionable," said CEO and founder Aaron Elzy.
The most popular styles of premium performance activewear from Sense Fitness include floral print high-waisted leggings, sports bras, Iron Club tank tops and SF Positive vibes sleeveless hoodies.
Sport leggings and activewear have become a mainstay for women's fitness and women's everyday lives. Sense Fitness understands this and has produced and designed some of the most comfortable and beautiful leggings for yoga and women on the go.
Sense Fitness offers quality activewear with the best materials. Fabrics move with you and keep you comfortable. All fabric wash well on cold settings and flat drying is recommended.
"Every day is another day to live your life to the fullest," added Elzy. "Our clothing is a celebration of what it truly means to be inspired. Be your best self and invite those around you to also enjoy the journey. Discover premium performance activewear with Sense Fitness."
Sense Fitness also offers wholesale prices to fitness centers for retail, as well as to small and large clothing boutiques.
To shop now and join their mailing list for exclusive offers and discounts, visit sensefitnessco.com.
Media Contact:
Aaron Elzy
1-225-341-0062
aaronelzy@sensefitnessco.com
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Redesigned App Gives Creators New Tools for Personalized Video Requests in their Link in Bio
SAN DIEGO, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Koji, the world's most powerful Link in Bio platform and the leading app store for social media, today announced the launch of Shoutout 2.0, an updated app featuring a fresh redesign and new management tools enabling creators to communicate with their followers more effectively.
The original Shoutout app provided the building blocks for the redesign by giving creators a place to engage and share memorable moments with their supporters through personalized videos. With Shoutout 2.0, creators can converse with their followers through an optional chat feature, making it easy for Creators to ask for clarification on orders and add additional attachments if needed. A tipping feature is also available at the end of each shoutout, so followers can show their appreciation if they are happy with the video.
While these updates make the app more streamlined, fans will still have access to older features, including video sharing and downloading. They can then share their reaction with the creator, giving them a glimpse into their lives and bringing each closer together.
The new app is free to use and available today on the Koji App Store.
Koji is the world's most powerful Link in Bio platform. With hundreds of free apps created by Koji and its community of independent developers, the Koji Link in Bio gives leading Creators on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and other social media platforms new ways to engage audiences, connect with supporters, and monetize. Koji launched in March 2021 and has raised $36 million in venture capital.
Sean Thielen
sean@withkoji.com
Shoutout 2.0 on the Koji App Store
Introducing Shoutout 2.0: Personalized Video Requests
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GURNEE, Ill., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois Gastroenterology Group, PLLC ("IGG") is providing notice of a recent incident that may affect the security of certain individuals' information.
On October 22, 2021, IGG discovered unusual activity within its computer network. IGG immediately launched an investigation, with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity specialists, to determine the nature and scope of the event. On November 18, 2021, the investigation determined that an unauthorized actor gained access to certain IGG systems and that information contained in those systems may have been viewed or taken by the unauthorized actor.
IGG reviewed the information contained within the systems to identify if any individuals' personal information or protected health information was potentially impacted. On March 22, 2022, IGG determined personal information of individuals including the following types of information that IGG maintains in its systems and that were, or may have been, impacted by this incident include: name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, driver's license, Passport, financial account information, payment card information, employer-assigned identification number, medical information, and biometric data. To date, IGG has not received any reports of fraudulent misuse of any information potentially impacted.
IGG takes this incident and the security of personal information in its care seriously. IGG moved quickly to investigate and respond to this incident, assess the security of its systems, and notify potentially affected individuals. In response to this incident, IGG augmented its policies and procedures addressing network security. IGG accelerated the implementation of an enhanced managed Security Operations Center including the deployment of an endpoint detection and response platform in response to this event with policies enabled specially for ransomware. IGG immediately reset passwords and employees with privileged access to sensitive systems were enrolled into our multifactor authentication platform. IGG is also notifying potentially affected individuals so that they may take further steps to protect their information, should they feel it is appropriate to do so.
IGG established a dedicated assistance line for individuals seeking information regarding this incident. Individuals seeking additional information may call the toll-free assistance line at 1-833-559-1331. This toll-free number is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding major U.S. holidays. Individuals may also write to IGG at Illinois Gastroenterology Group, PLLC, Attention: Chief Operating Officer, P.O. Box 7630, Gurnee, IL 60031.
Potentially affected individuals may also consider the information and resources outlined below. IGG encourages potentially impacted individuals to remain vigilant against identity theft and fraud by reviewing their account statements, credit reports, and explanation of benefits forms for suspicious activity and to report any suspicious activity promptly to their bank, financial institution, insurance company, health care provider, law enforcement, or their state Attorney General.
Under U.S. law, a consumer is entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. To order a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. Individuals may also directly contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below to request a free copy of their credit report.
Consumers have the right to place an initial or extended "fraud alert" on a credit file at no cost. An initial fraud alert is a one-year alert that is placed on a consumer's credit file. Upon seeing a fraud alert display on a consumer's credit file, a business is required to take steps to verify the consumer's identity before extending new credit. If an individual is the victim of identity theft, they are entitled to an extended fraud alert, which is a fraud alert lasting seven years. Should they wish to place a fraud alert, they may contact any one of the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below.
As an alternative to a fraud alert, consumers have the right to place a "credit freeze" on a credit report, which will prohibit a credit bureau from releasing information in the credit report without the consumer's express authorization. The credit freeze is designed to prevent credit, loans, and services from being approved in an individual's name without their consent. However, individuals should be aware that using a credit freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in their credit report may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application they make regarding a new loan, credit, mortgage, or any other account involving the extension of credit. Pursuant to federal law, an individual cannot be charged to place or lift a credit freeze on their credit report. To request a credit freeze, individuals will need to provide the following information:
- Full name (including middle initial, as well as Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.);
- Social Security number;
- Date of birth;
- Addresses for the prior two to five years;
- Proof of current address, such as a current utility bill or telephone bill;
- A legible photocopy of a government-issued identification card (state driver's license or ID card, etc.); and
- A copy of either the police report, investigative report, or complaint to a law enforcement agency concerning identity theft if they are a victim of identity theft.
Should individuals wish to place a credit freeze, they may contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below:
Additional Information
Individuals may further educate themselves regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps they can take to protect their personal information by contacting the consumer reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission, or their state Attorney General.
The Federal Trade Commission may be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The Federal Trade Commission also encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with it. Individuals can obtain further information on how to file such a complaint by way of the contact information listed above. Individuals have the right to file a police report if they ever experience identity theft or fraud. Please note that in order to file a report with law enforcement for identity theft, individuals will likely need to provide some proof that they have been a victim. Instances of known or suspected identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement and their state Attorney General. This notice has not been delayed by law enforcement.
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Company Weighing Possibility of Additional Positions to 33 Tech Jobs Already Created
SPRINGBORO, Ohio and LAKE ORION, Mich. , April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Solutions, Inc. (ABS) (https://www.americanbatterysolutions.com/), a leader in the design, development and manufacturing of advanced battery systems, today formally re-launched its upgraded 170,000 square-foot manufacturing facility, with critical added production capacity to meet growing demand for its lithium-ion batteries used in light electric vehicles and numerous industrial and recreational applications. The Springboro, Ohio facility, purchased from Robert Bosch Battery Systems in 2019, includes additional investment in equipment and facility improvements conducted in parallel with developments in new product offerings and new customer programs, steps that enabled production start-up in January this year of the ALLIANCE Intelligent Battery Series™. The plant employs 33 technical and production employees, a figure that represents more than twice the number employed when ABS acquired the facility, with additional positions under consideration by the company. The facility dedication was attended by local and state officials.
"With our initial investment several years ago and subsequent investments in additional equipment and production capacity, we see the Springboro facility as a critical strategic link in our ability to meet the growing demand in underserved markets such as light electric vehicles, autonomous robotics and telecom, and to continue ABS' unbroken growth trajectory," said Subhash Dhar, Founder, President and CEO of ABS. "Our facility here further strengthens our footprint in the state of Ohio, leveraging its heritage as an engineering and manufacturing powerhouse, adding critical mass to its emphasis on new energy-related jobs."
ABS' investment in the Springboro facility is driven by growing customer adoption of its recently-launched ALLIANCE Intelligent Battery Series™ for light commercial and heavy-duty electric vehicle markets. At capacity, the facility will be capable of producing 8 Giga watt-hours of power annually the equivalent of powering more than 150-thousand electric vehicles.
All ABS batteries are manufactured in the U.S.A., and offer automotive-grade systems design, engineering and validation, with AECQ-qualified components. ABS lithium-ion solutions offer zero maintenance and long life both as aftermarket retrofits as well as designed-in OEM solutions.
About American Battery Solutions
ABS designs and manufactures modular battery solutions for transportation, industrial and commercial markets primarily in North America and Europe. The team at American Battery Solutions Inc. includes some of the most recognized battery systems experts in the industry with decades of experience in designing, developing and manufacturing high-volume advanced battery systems. Those experts are now applying this experience to serve emerging and growing markets, concentrating on module production, pack assembly and customer integration.
ABS operates a 120,000 sq. ft. Innovation Center in Michigan and a dedicated 170,000 sq. ft purpose-built state of the art battery manufacturing facility in Ohio. It employs more than 175 people in Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, Texas and California. Follow ABS on Twitter @ABS_Energy and LinkedIn.
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SHANGHAI, May 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) today announced at a special event in Shanghai a series of corporate citizenship initiatives under the theme of "Million Thanks, Million Gifts" to express gratitude to medical workers nationwide that have supported the COVID-19 response in Shanghai.
As the largest restaurant company in China, Yum China is committed to leveraging its scale and expertise to support communities in Shanghai and across the country. On May 1st, to honor International Labor Day, Yum China contributed, out of its limited supply, hundreds of free meals, including fried chicken, pizza, sandwiches and coffee to medical workers in four makeshift hospitals in Shanghai. In addition, as a token of appreciation for their selfless service, the Company has prepared over 30,000 care packages to be distributed to medical workers nationwide when they return to their home from Shanghai. The packages include ready meal products such as fried rice, steak, and beef patty from KFC and Pizza Hut's packaged food selections.
"As we are facing unprecedented challenges from the most severe outbreak since early 2020, we are extremely grateful for the tireless efforts of medical workers and volunteers during this difficult time. We hope that our convenient and delicious food can bring them some additional comfort." said Joey Wat, CEO of Yum China. "In addition to supporting medical workers, Yum China's volunteers come together across brands and functions to continue serving communities in need. Their tremendous efforts embody our mission to serve the communities we operate in."
Yum China was one of the first authorized essential service suppliers to serve communities during the latest outbreak in Shanghai. The Company's brands have been supplying food and drinks to medical workers and volunteers. Notably, despite limited restaurant service capacity, since early April KFC has provided over 3,000 breakfasts every day to frontline medical workers and Lavazza has also been providing coffee and sandwiches to frontline medical workers. Meanwhile, as part of Yum China's efforts to care for the community, the Company has collaborated with charity foundations and NGOs to provide 7,000 elderly people living alone with sufficient ready meal products to last several days. KFC has also donated children's books to quarantine centers.
"On International Labor Day, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all medical workers from several regions across China supporting Shanghai during these difficult times," said Alice Wang, Chief Public Affairs Officer of Yum China, who oversaw the event. "We are humbled by their sacrifices, dedication, and unwavering efforts throughout the pandemic. We hope they and their families can enjoy these packages together when they return home."
Since entering China 35 years ago, Yum China has been actively fulfilling its corporate social responsibilities, including serving and supporting communities. Since COVID-19 first emerged in early 2020, Yum China's employee volunteers have been active in supporting communities, delivering over a million free meals to communities across the country.
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About Yum China Holdings, Inc.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. is a licensee of Yum! Brands in mainland China. It has exclusive rights in mainland China to KFC, China's leading quick-service restaurant brand, Pizza Hut, the leading casual dining restaurant brand in China, and Taco Bell, a California-based restaurant chain serving innovative Mexican-inspired food. Yum China also owns the Little Sheep, Huang Ji Huang, East Dawning and COFFii & JOY concepts outright. In addition, Yum China has partnered with Lavazza to explore and develop the Lavazza coffee shop concept in China. The Company had 12,163 restaurants in over 1,600 cities at the end of February 2022.
In 2021, Yum China ranked # 363 on the Fortune 500 list and was named to TIME100 Most Influential Companies list. Yum China has also been selected as member of both Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI): World Index and Emerging Market Index. In 2022, the Company was named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and was certified as a Top Employer 2022 in China by the Top Employers Institute, both for the fourth consecutive year. For more information, please visit http://ir.yumchina.com.
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The trial of a Colorado man accused in the disappearance and death of his wife has been scrapped after prosecutors moved to dismiss the case while they continued the search for her body.
Fremont County District Judge Ramsey Lama on Tuesday granted their motion -- meaning charges can be refiled against Barry Morphew at a later date.
Morphew was charged with first-degree murder last May in connection with the disappearance of Suzanne Morphew a year prior. The 49-year-old was reported missing by a neighbor after she went for a bike ride near Maysville and never returned. Investigators have said they believe she is dead.
Barry Morphew also faced charges of tampering with a deceased human body, tampering with physical evidence, possession of a dangerous weapon and attempting to influence a public servant, court records show. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
According to a motion filed Tuesday by the 11th Judicial District Attorney's Office, prosecutors hoped the search for and discovery of Suzanne Morphew's body would be complete "well before" her husband's trial, which was scheduled to begin April 28.
However, the weather "complicated the efforts," the motion said, adding a "significant amount of snow" covered the area authorities are focused on -- a "remote and mountainous region" near the couple's home -- over the winter months, and before the search was finished.
"To date, the area has 5 feet of snow concealing the location where the People believe Ms. Morphew is located," the motion stated, referring to the prosecutors. "As a result, the People cannot safely excavate this area."
Prosecutors believe "we are close to locating the deceased victim's body," the motion said. But they are responsible for seeking the truth and ensuring equal justice, prosecutors wrote, not just securing a conviction.
"In typical homicide cases, the fact of the victim's death is rarely at issue," it said, "but in a case such as this, the most influential fact of consequence is whether or not Ms. Morphew is deceased."
As a result, prosecutors asked the case be dismissed without prejudice, meaning they could still pursue charges against Morphew in the future.
"This dismissal is in the best interests of justice, the People, and Defendant, and the public," they said.
Barry Morphew "is as innocent today as he was when (Suzanne Morphew) disappeared," his attorney, Iris Eytan, told CNN in a statement, saying he was arrested without authorities having completed a full investigation.
"The DA's office is no closer to having any answers today than they were in 2021, other than Mr. Morphew is not responsible for his wife's disappearance," Eytan said. "Barry and his daughters hope that law enforcement will finally dedicate all their resources to finding his wife and their mother whom they love and miss."
CNN has reached out to the 11th Judicial District Attorney's Office for comment.
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(The Hill) – The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children between the ages of 5 and 11, extending booster doses to the youngest age group yet.
Experts have stressed the importance of booster shots for older age groups as a key way to increase protection in the face of waning immunity over time from the initial shots, as well as the increased evasiveness of the omicron variant currently circulating.
Now, children 5-11 will be eligible for boosters for the first time.
Data released by Pfizer last month found a 36-fold increase in the level of neutralizing antibodies against the omicron variant, compared to two doses.
“These data reinforce the potential function of a third dose of the vaccine in maintaining high levels of protection against the virus in this age group,” Pfizer said then, adding: “The vaccine was well tolerated with no new safety signals observed.”
Still, uptake for even the initial two shots for children 5-11 has been lagging, indicating that many parents will not get booster shots for their children either.
Only 28 percent of children 5-11 have received the first two shots, according to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
While COVID-19 is less severe on average in children, there still can be some severe cases and even deaths.
Between 0.1 and 1.5 percent of child COVID-19 cases resulted in hospitalization according to data from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
There is still no vaccine authorized for children under 5, a source of frustration to some parents.
It is possible that move could come in June, given that FDA advisory committees are set to meet then to consider the vaccine for the youngest children.
The FDA has pointed to the low vaccination rates in older children to show that it must be thorough in its review for the youngest age group and seek to instill confidence in vaccines.
“While it has largely been the case that COVID-19 tends to be less severe in children than adults, the omicron wave has seen more kids getting sick with the disease and being hospitalized, and children may also experience longer term effects, even following initially mild disease,” said FDA Commissioner Robert Califf.
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“Vaccination continues to be the most effective way to prevent COVID-19 and its severe consequences, and it is safe,” he added.
The booster shot is intended to be received at least five months after the initial doses. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/fda-authorizes-booster-for-children-aged-5-11/ | 2022-05-18T18:20:51Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Fourth of July is right around the corner, and with COVID-19 restrictions being lessened, Americans feel more independent this year.
This has prompted WalletHub to look into which states are the most and least independent states in the nation. They compared all states against more than 30 different metrics measuring how dependent Americans in each state are on the government and other people.
So where does the Lone Star State rank? Most Texans consider their state to be independent but this study may reflect differently. According to the study, Texans ranked in the lower percentile of the nation, ranking 38th out of the 50 states.
Study officials say Texans are fairly dependent on international trade and the state of the job market.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgo PR, an independently owned leading PR firm, announced today the launch of an Esports Public Relations division, which will work across core practice areas including corporate, consumer, digital media, and entertainment. With projected revenue nearing $1.8 billion by the end of 2022, the esports industry continues to show signs of significant growth. Virgo PR has worked with the likes of Ready Player Me, Virtex, and similar brands within this space.
As a forward-thinking public relations and marketing company, Virgo PR is regularly ahead of the curve when it comes to marketing trends. The firm works with clients to place them in mainstream news, secure important influencer relationships, and drive brand awareness. The Virgo PR team is committed to building brands and is one of the most effective public relations agencies in the space.
"Esports is a huge global phenomenon, and we see tremendous opportunity to build brands within the esports sector. From traditional media to digital media, all aspects of esports public relations, and marketing, are opportunities in which we expect to thrive. We see the esports market as a very fast-growing industry, and our esports team will offer a unique value to clients within this emerging industry," said Mike Paffmann, CEO of Virgo PR.
For more information please visit, https://virgo-pr.com/.
Virgo PR offers its clients many services to drive growth, engagement, and sales to increase lead generation and conversions. Our team of public relations and marketing professionals supports brands in developing different strategies and campaigns, allowing them to understand their brand and industry better. Virgo PR provides various services that drive knowledge through industry expertise. We execute worldwide integrated campaigns for our clients' brands by playing on the strengths and constraints of any niche.
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As Free and Fair Elections Face Unprecedented Threats, Business Leaders Recognize A Strong Economy Requires a Strong Democracy
In New Polling by Morning Consult, Business Leaders Say Companies Should Protect American Democracy — And Customers Say They Will Support Them
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a coalition of business leaders and organizations announced the Business & Democracy Initiative, a new partnership dedicated to protecting the integrity of our elections and rebuilding trust in democratic institutions, because a strong economy requires a strong democracy.
The Business & Democracy Initiative's founding partners are top business leaders and advocates: the Black Economic Alliance, the Leadership Now Project, and Public Private Strategies. Leaders in America's business community view democracy and voting rights as an economic issue. Fully 45 of the top 50 global companies operate in a democracy, according to research by Freedom House. The Business & Democracy Initiative will engage business leaders to shift the conversation around our democracy, drive corporate change, and secure the next generation of American prosperity.
New research by Morning Consult on behalf of the Business & Democracy Initiative shows the business community wants to be active in protecting American democracy, and their customers will support them. The results show:
- 96% of business leaders say the existence of a well-functioning democracy is "important" to a strong economy.
- 80%+ of business leaders think that businesses should act to protect democracy and act to ensure safe and fair elections.
- 51%+ of business leaders say their business is more likely than they were five years ago to encourage employees to take a stance or speak out in support of democracy, or to take a public stance as a business.
- 64%+ of consumers say that a business with a public commitment to democracy shows the business cares about its customers, their employees, and has the right values.
"With our nation's democratic system under more stress than ever, the business community is a critical voice in the fight to preserve our free, open, and democratic system," said Rhett Buttle, founder of Public Private Strategies. "We believe that a strong democracy is the cornerstone of a dynamic and inclusive American economy, and we will be engaging with stakeholders across all levels of business to advocate for reforms that strengthen our democracy."
"Business leaders across the country are concerned about the health of our democracy. They understand that our economic dynamism depends on a capable and accountable government," said Daniella Ballou-Aares, CEO of the Leadership Now Project. "The Business & Democracy Initiative will provide business leaders with the knowledge and platform to lead on the issues — from preventing election crises to expanding civic engagement — and secure a strong economy for the next generation."
"As businesses continue to expand their influence on the American public, they have an increasing responsibility to proactively preserve and protect American democracy," said David Clunie, Executive Director of the Black Economic Alliance. "Through the Business & Democracy Initiative, the Black Economic Alliance and our partners will help the business community utilize its increasingly expansive reach to help fortify the integrity of our democracy, which is necessary to achieve an inclusive and sustainable economy for all Americans."
About Public Private Strategies
Public Private Strategies (PPS) creates opportunities where the public and private sectors meet. We bring together diverse allies including foundations, associations, corporations, small businesses, and entrepreneurs to solve pressing societal challenges. By harnessing the power of the private sector, we build coalitions, activate campaigns, and create strategic partnerships to drive desired policy and market outcomes. Learn more at www.publicprivatestrategies.com.
About the Leadership Now Project
The Leadership Now Project is a membership organization of business and thought leaders who are committed to long-term solutions to renew American democracy. Leadership Now has four guiding principles that transcend political parties: to protect democracy while renewing it; to promote fact and evidence-based policymaking; to create an economy that works for all, and to embrace diversity as an asset. In 2019-2021, the organization is focused on the threats to the fundamentals of democracy, including low voter participation, gerrymandering, and the influence of money in politics. You can follow LNP on LinkedIn and on Twitter at @LeadershipNP. Learn more at www.leadershipnowproject.org.
About the Black Economic Alliance
The Black Economic Alliance is a coalition of Black business leaders and allies committed to driving economic progress for the Black community through public policy, advocacy, and engagement with government and business leaders. Led by a board that includes executives from a range of industries including media, finance, pharmaceutical, nonprofit, and tech, BEA uses its collective power and business acumen to advance policies that will improve work, wages, and wealth for Black Americans. Learn more at blackeconomicalliance.org.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) ("WELL" or the "Company"), a company focused on positively impacting health outcomes by leveraging technology to empower healthcare practitioners and their patients globally, is pleased to announce that Hamed Shahbazi, Chairman and CEO, will be participating in the 1st Annual Stifel GMP Muskoka Institutional Investor Conference.
The conference will take place in person at the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa in Minett, ONT, on July 13th to 15th, 2022. Mr. Shahbazi will be participating in one-on-one meetings with institutional investors on July 14th.
To register for the event, please contact your Stifel GMP representative.
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WELL is a practitioner focused digital health company whose overarching objective is to positively impact health outcomes to empower and support healthcare practitioners and their patients. WELL has built an innovative practitioner enablement platform that includes comprehensive end to end practice management tools inclusive of virtual care and digital patient engagement capabilities as well as Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and data protection services. WELL uses this platform to power healthcare practitioners both inside and outside of WELL's own omni-channel patient services offerings. As such, WELL owns and operates Canada's largest network of outpatient medical clinics serving primary and specialized healthcare services and is the provider of a leading multi-national, multi-disciplinary telehealth offering. WELL is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WELL" and trades on the OTCQX under the symbol "WHTCF". To learn more about the Company, please visit: www.well.company.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the eve of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Janngo Capital Startup Fund (JCSF) has announced its first close at EUR34 million (approximately US$36 million) in capital commitments. Launched in Davos in 2020, Janngo Capital's latest fund will invest 50% of its proceeds in companies founded, co-founded, or benefiting women. Backed by global financial institutions as well as leading private corporations, the fund management company plans to invest EUR60 million (approximately US$63 million) in startups leveraging technology to leapfrog development and achieve SDGs in Africa.
100% tech, 100% Africa, 100% equal
Janngo Capital Startup Fund, second investment vehicle of the management company, will provide up to EUR5 million seed and growth investments to early-stage tech and tech-enabled startups that (1) enable Africans to improve their access to essential goods and services such as healthcare, education or financial services, (2) enable African SMEs to improve their access to market & capital, or (3) create sustainable jobs at scale, with a focus on women & youth.
Women in Africa are the most entrepreneurial in the entire world with a total entrepreneurship activity rate of 26%. Yet, they face a $42 billion funding gap and have very limited access to growth capital. As one of the very few female-founded, female-owned, and female-led fund management companies in Africa, Janngo Capital has made a strong commitment to gender equality as it will invest 50% of its proceeds in companies founded, co-founded, or benefiting women.
"We are proud to lead Africa's largest gender equal tech VC fund and see major global investors rally around our vision to back entrepreneurs building digital champions across Africa. We have built a strong track record in the region through our first fund with investments in 11 tech & tech-enabled startups, including the soonicorn Sabi, Expensya or Jexport," said Fatoumata Bâ, Founder & Executive Chair of Janngo Capital.
"Our current portfolio companies are 56% women-led, 54% francophone and provide strong evidence of how these technology champions can positively contribute in solving key market failures and creating jobs in healthcare, logistics, financial services, retail, food & agri, mobility or the creative industry. Janngo Capital Startup Fund will play a critical role in improving access to early-stage capital for tech entrepreneurs in a more equal way, on a continent still attracting less than 2% of the global VC fund', adds Fatoumata Bâ.
Proparco, Burda Principal Investments, Muller Medien & asset management veterans join anchor investors EIB, AfDB & Boost Africa
Janngo Capital Startup Fund is backed by first-class investors with an equal number of development finance institutions & leading commercial private investors, including:
- The European Investment Bank (EIB), the world's largest multilateral development bank active in 160 countries and with a total balance sheet of more than EUR565 billion as of 31/12/2021;
- The African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa's largest development finance institution with 81 member countries (54 regional and 27 non regional);
- Boost Africa, a joint initiative supported by the European Union and led by the EIB and the African Development Bank (AfDB) with financial support from the OACPS aiming at unleashing the entrepreneurial potential of African youth through investment by venture capital funds;
- Proparco, the private sector financing arm of the French Development Agency (AFD Group) with a balance sheet of over EUR7 billion as of 31/12/2021;
- Burda Principal Investments (BPI), the growth capital arm of media and tech company Hubert Burda Media with successful unicorn investments such as Etsy, Vinted and Carsome;
- Muller Medien, a German family-owned media conglomerate; with its New Business sector, Mueller Medien holds more than 60 startup investments, e.g. Booksy, UrbanSportsClub & bookingkit;
- An ex-KKR Partner & Private Equity veteran with a strong experience in emerging markets.
"Africa has some of the world's fastest-growing economies and a young, fast-growing population. We believe we can improve its living standards and social progress by supporting entrepreneurship and innovation. That is why we are pleased to partner again with Janngo Capital Startup Fund through our Boost Africa Initiative," said Ambroise Fayolle, European Investment Bank Vice President.
Stefan Nalletamby, the African Development Bank's Director for Financial Sector Development, said "The Janngo Fund can drive the transformation from a more traditional business ecosystem into a dynamic, youth-driven, and technology-focused entrepreneurial community. Africa is experiencing rapid mobile penetration with Android and other platforms. Janngo Start-up Fund provides huge opportunities to develop innovative and high-growth-driven start-ups and SMEs and our investment under the Boost Africa Program will help fill the severe scarcity of risk capital for the new and upcoming first generation of venture capital funds targeting early-stage businesses."
"With its investment in Janngo Capital Start-up Fund, PROPARCO, via FISEA +, the AFD Group facility advised by Proparco and part of the Choose Africa initiative, is partnering with a fund manager that can bring both essential financing and strong mentoring to early-stage businesses in Africa with a rare focus on the Francophone West African region. Proparco is strongly committed to supporting the new generation of entrepreneurs in Francophone Africa, where investment for start-ups lags behind their peers in other parts of the continent. Janngo's innovative approach of operating a start-up studio was also a key convincing factor, presenting a unique way to incubate businesses that can overcome gaps in the current local market. Last but not least, we are proud to partner with a female-led fund manager that seeks to contribute to diminishing the existing gender gap in terms of start-up financing," said Jérémie Ceyrac, Head of Private Equity at Proparco.
About Janngo
Janngo builds, grows and invests in pan-African digital champions with proven business models and inclusive social impact, with the belief that technology & capital can leapfrog development and achieve SDGs in Africa.
Janngo Capital invests between 50 000 and 5 000 000 euros in tech and tech-enabled startups across Africa, solving key market failures and creating jobs with a focus on women & youth. Janngo Capital operates under a full Alternative Investment Fund Management license with main offices in Abidjan & Paris. Its current portfolio companies are 56% female-led, 54% francophone and include soonicorn Sabi and fintech champion Expensya. Its current sectors of investment include healthcare, logistics, financial services, retail, food & agri, mobility and the creative industry.
To find out more: www.janngo.africa
About European Investment Bank
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term financial arm of the European Union owned by its Member States. It makes long-term finance available for sound investment in order to contribute towards EU policy goals.
About African Development Bank
The African Development Bank Group is Africa's premier Development Finance Institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). On the ground in 41 African countries with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states thus contributing to poverty reduction. The Africa Development Bank adopted a 10-year Jobs for Youth in Africa Strategy 2016 – 2025 to support African countries to create 25 million jobs and empower 50 million young people by 2025. This Bank wide strategy cuts across the Bank's High 5 priority areas of Feed Africa, Power Africa, Industrialize Africa, Integrate Africa and Improve the quality of life for the people of Africa. It is evident that entrepreneurship is an important bedrock to reaching impactful results in all these priority areas. One of the Bank's main priorities is to support the African entrepreneurship ecosystem to enhance the capacities of young and bright entrepreneurs and connect them with capital. Therefore, the African Development Bank is increasingly working through several initiatives to boost entrepreneurship on the continent. The backbone of those initiatives is the flagship program "Boost Africa" developed in partnership with the European Commission and the European Investment Bank.
For more information: www.afdb.org
About Proparco
Proparco is the private sector financing arm of Agence Française de Développement Group (AFD Group). It has been promoting sustainable economic, social and environmental development for over 40 years. Proparco provides funding and support to both businesses and financial institutions in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle-East. Its action focuses on the key development sectors: infrastructure, mainly for renewable energies, agribusiness, financial institutions, health and education.
Its operations aim to strengthen the contribution of private players to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the international community in 2015. To this end, Proparco finances companies whose activity contributes to creating jobs and decent incomes, providing essential goods and services and combating climate change.
For a World in Common.
For further information: www.proparco.fr/en and @Proparco.
About Burda Principal Investments
Burda Principal Investments (BPI) is a European growth investor backing world-class, consumer-facing digital and technology companies driven by deep market expertise in areas including marketplaces & platforms, fintech and innovative digital commerce. BPI is an international and diverse team with 20 investment professionals across offices in Munich, Berlin, London & Singapore. Born out of leading media and tech company Hubert Burda Media, we also have access to a wide network of expertise and assets across the globe.
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YORK, Pa., Aug 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling 44 oz Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies because they may contain metal. The product comes in a clear plastic jug formed to a bear shape. The recall affects only the following Best By Date, Lot Numbers, and time stamps, printed on the back side of the bear jug on the product label, below the nutritional panel.
Best By Date: 21FEB2023 UPC code:
Jug Lot Numbers: Y052722
Case Lot Number: Y052722 085239817698
Time Stamp: From 15:00 to 23:00
The products were distributed to Target stores nationwide. No other lots or products are affected.
The recall was initiated when metal (wire) was found inside a portion of the cookies. Foodborne foreign objects that are hard, sharp, and large are more likely to cause serious injury or dental injury. Foodborne foreign objects that are flexible, not sharp, and smaller in length are more likely to cause minor injuries such as transient choking or small lacerations in the gastrointestinal system.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to stop consuming the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. at 888-480-1988, Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm EST.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinkberry® (www.Pinkberry.com) introduces the new Salted Caramel Cookie frozen yogurt, now available in participating stores nationwide for a limited time until October 27, 2022.
In anticipation of the changing season, our Salted Caramel Cookie frozen yogurt satisfies on the last lingering days of summer and welcomes in fall with its cool, crisp flavors and textures. This decadent swirl will also be featured in combination with cookie crumbs, caramel and sea salt.
"We are excited to introduce our new fall flavor that highlights the season's most delectable flavors," said Melissa Hubbell, senior director of marketing for Kahala Brands™, parent company of Pinkberry. "Our Salted Caramel Cookie flavor brings together that cravable combination of savory and sweet that our guests will return for again and again."
At Pinkberry, guests can customize their swirl with a variety of toppings that include fresh, never frozen, fruit that is hand-cut in stores daily, along with premium granolas and nuts, specialty chocolates, and much more. Pinkberry is swirling with possibilities!
Promotional Flavor:
- Salted Caramel Cookie
Promotional Combination:
- Salted Caramel Cookie frozen yogurt topped with cookie crumbs, caramel and sea salt
Pinkberry® launched in Los Angeles, CA in 2005 as the original brand that reinvented frozen yogurt. Today, over a decade later, Pinkberry continues to create great tasting treats with fresh ingredients in an experience comprised of distinctive product, outstanding service and inspirational design. At Pinkberry you can taste the difference of an uncompromising commitment to quality and freshness. Most recently, Pinkberry was acquired by Scottsdale, Arizona-based Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising conglomerates in the world with a portfolio of nearly 30 fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands with close to 3,000 locations in over 25 countries.
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New space boasts 30% bigger footprint with sustainable building features and offers a larger selection, grand re-opening discounts, giveaways and festivities
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is pleased to announce the relocation of its Cheyenne, WY store to a newly renovated and larger space Friday, September 23rd. At 8:20 a.m. Natural Grocers' good4u® Crew will host an official ribbon-cutting and donation ceremony with Mayor Patrick Collins and Food Bank of Wyoming's Graham Brown at the new location at 1851 Dell Range Blvd. Additional community leaders will help welcome the Cheyenne community into the new store at 8:30 a.m. with gift card giveaways, fantastic discounts, prize sweepstakes and more.
"The Cheyenne Natural Grocers good4u® Crew has been proud to serve the community since the original location opened in 2010, which marked Natural Grocers' first store in Wyoming, followed by our store in Casper in 2011. We're excited to give our Cheyenne customers more space to shop, which also means new product offerings throughout all departments," said Raquel Isely, Vice President of Marketing for Natural Grocers. "We're also thrilled to have several notable community leaders joining us for our festivities, including Mayor Collins and representatives from Food Bank of Wyoming, the Cheyenne Police Department and the Cheyenne City Council. We invite everyone to visit our new store, join in the fun and discover what makes the Natural Grocers shopping experience exceptional."
GRAND RE-OPENING EVENTS — SWEEPSTAKES & DISCOUNTS
Grand Re-opening events and discounts starting September 23rd include:
- Mystery Gift Cards for First 150 Customers: The first 150 customers in line on September 23rd will receive a mystery Natural Grocers gift card (with varying amounts between $5 - $500)![i]
- Prize Wheel: Customers can spin the Natural Grocers prize wheel on September 23rd for a chance to win fun prizes.[ii]
- Grand Opening Sweepstakes[iii] : From September 23rd – October 7th, customers will have the chance to win fabulous prizes, such as an Aventon e-bike, a $500 Natural Grocers gift card and more. Entry forms will be available at the store.
- Special Grand Re-opening Discounts: Customers will enjoy exceptional discounts in every department from September 23rd – October 31st.[iv]
- For even more savings, customers can join {N}power® Natural Grocers' free loyalty program for exclusive discounts, digital coupons, rewards benefits, and other members-only features.[vi]
WHAT'S NEW?
Supported by its good4u Crew, the new store is 30% bigger and will feature a noticeably bigger product selection: particularly produce, refrigerated items and supplements. The contemporary layout will also include a Nutrition Education Center, which is a community space for in-store classes, recipe demonstrations and guest speaker events. Customers will enjoy a modern and efficient, yet friendly checkout experience. The company, ever-conscious of its environmental impact, has upgraded the new space with sustainable building features and energy-saving innovations, such as non-toxic building materials and 100% LED lighting, for a lighter environmental footprint.
WHAT STAYS THE SAME?
Serving customers with a wide range of natural and organic options since 1955, Natural Grocers will continue to support the Cheyenne community with world-class customer service from its knowledgeable and friendly good4u Crew, healthy recipes for all diets and high product standards. Customers can enjoy access to fresh, 100% USDA certified organic produce, high-quality organic and natural groceries, 100% free-range eggs, 100% pasture-based dairy, 100% non-GMO prepackaged bulk goods, dietary supplements, body care, and household essentials at an Always Affordable PriceSM. Natural Grocers also prioritizes humanely sourced and sustainably raised meats.
The Cheyenne community will continue to have the support of Natural Grocers' Nutritional Health Coaches (NHC's) for their health and wellness journeys with free, one-on-one personalized nutritional health coaching sessions. Customers are invited to book a free session, which are currently available in person, via phone or video, by visiting www.naturalgrocers.com/nutritional-health-coaches.
FOOD BANK OF WYOMING PARTNERSHIP
Known for its community outreach, Natural Grocers has partnered with Food Bank of Wyoming since 2013 for its "Bring Your Own Bag" program. Each time a customer brings their own bag, Natural Grocers donates five cents per shopping trip to the Food Bank, which provides food and necessities to people in need across the state.
"Natural Grocers has been supporting Food Bank of Wyoming since 2013. As the statewide food bank, we serve all twenty-three counties through 160 hunger relief partners. It's relationships like the one we have with Natural Grocers, plus being a part of the Feeding America network, which enables us to stretch every dollar donated into four meals. Every donation, whether big or small, truly ads up. When you shop at Natural Grocers and bring your own bag, you are joining the fight to end hunger," said Jill Stillwagon, Director of Development for Food Bank of Wyoming
September is also Hunger Action Month®, and the date of Natural Grocers' Grand Re-location (September 23rd) coincides with Hunger Action Day®. Graham Brown, the Development Coordinator from Food Bank of Wyoming will be onsite for the ribbon cutting ceremony and to accept a special donation of $2,500 from Natural Grocers to support Hunger Action Day and Wyoming communities facing hunger.
- Click here to learn more about Natural Grocers.
- To join {N}power, visit www.naturalgrocers.com/npower.
- Click here to learn more about Food Bank of Wyoming and Hunger Action Month.
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ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in 1955, has 163 stores in 21 states. Visit https://www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations.
[i] Quantity limited to first 150 customers in line at Natural Grocers Cheyenne –1851 Dell Range Blvd. Cheyenne, WY 82009; no rain checks. Limit one gift card per customer 18 years or older. Valid 9/23/22 only. Void where prohibited by law.
[ii] No purchase necessary. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks.
[iii] No purchase necessary. A purchase or payment of any kind will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older. Void where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes starts on September 23, 2022 and ends on October 7, 2022. Winner will be contacted directly by store after October 7, 2022. For Official Rules and complete details, see store or visit: www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
[iv] Unless otherwise noted, offers are available only from 9/23/22 to 10/31/22 and are redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at Natural Grocers Cheyenne, WY location. All discounts are on regular prices and cannot be redeemed for store credit or cash and cannot be combined with other offers. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
[v] Bacon/Bacon Alternatives and Cheese Shreds and Slices: limit 3 per customer. Offers valid only from 9/23/22 to 10/31/22, are redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at Natural Grocers Cheyenne, WY location and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
[vi] Customers can sign up for {N}power here. Message and data rates may apply. See naturalgrocers.com/privacy for our Privacy Policy and naturalgrocers.com/terms for the {N}Power terms of use.
[vii] Must be an {N}power member to receive these discounts. Offers valid only from 9/23/22 to 10/31/22, are redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at Natural Grocers Cheyenne, WY location and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law. Eggs: limit 4 per customer; avocados: limit 4 per customer. Excludes green beans.
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BREA, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Envista Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST) ("Envista") will report financial results for its second quarter 2022 on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Envista will discuss these results on a conference call on the same day beginning at 2:00 PM PT and lasting approximately one hour.
The call and the accompanying slide presentation will be webcast on the "Investors" section of Envista's website, www.envistaco.com. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the conclusion of the presentation and will remain available until the next quarterly earnings call. You can access the conference call by dialing 866-518-6930 within the U.S. or +1 203-518-9822 outside the U.S. a few minutes before 2:00 PM PT and referencing conference ID #9100648.
Envista's earnings press release, the webcast slides, and other related presentation materials will be posted to the "Investors" section of Envista's website before the conference call and will remain available following the call.
Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, including Nobel Biocare, Ormco, DEXIS, and Kerr, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Our comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers a wide range of dentists' clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. With a foundation comprised of the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus, Envista is well equipped to meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry. For more information, please visit www.envistaco.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Stephen Keller
Vice President Investor Relations
Envista Holdings Corporation
200 S. Kraemer Blvd., Building E
Brea, CA 92821
Telephone: (714) 817-7000
Fax: (714) 817-5450
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for ALNA, SPRO, SGFY, AVYA, and FRO.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- ALNA: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=ALNA&prnumber=090620225
- SPRO: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=SPRO&prnumber=090620225
- SGFY: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=SGFY&prnumber=090620225
- AVYA: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=AVYA&prnumber=090620225
- FRO: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=FRO&prnumber=090620225
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InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alerts are based on our proprietary scoring methodology. Each stock is evaluated based on short-term technical, long-term technical and fundamental factors. Each of those scores is then combined into an overall score that determines a stock's overall suitability for investment.
InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.
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3-part series offers nuanced look at the state's partisan politics
Find it at fluentknowledge.com/california-series
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Purple Principle, an award-winning podcast, today announced the debut of "These Not So United States: California," a three-part mini-series on that big blue state with nation-sized challenges.
The special series brings on LA-based NPR veteran Barbara Bogaev as co-host with creator Robert Pease, a lifelong political independent, talking all things polarization with some of the state's most insightful politicos. Episode 1 premiered on California's primary day, June 7th, with new episodes releasing through the end of the month.
"The Purple Principle" is available on all major distribution platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Overcast, Spotify, and Stitcher.
Episode Dates and Descriptions:
Episode 1, One Golden State, Two Democratic Parties: "California is still a two-party state," says special guest Daniel Schnur, USC Professor and former independent candidate. "It just so happens they're both Democratic parties."
Author and geographer Joel Kotkin then views California's challenges through an economic lens. "In the past, middle class and working class people trying to improve their lives came to California," he observes. "I don't think they come any more for that."
Episode 2, California Primaries by Faction & Tortilla: LA Times columnist and podcast host Gustavo Arellano discusses crime rates, media spin, and "rancho libertarianism" while dissecting 2022 California primary results.
Episode 3 (launching June 28): Kristin Olsen describes the rise and fizzle of her moderate Republican "New Way California" effort while satirist Andrew Heaton provides some well-informed comic relief. "I have some really nice things to say about California electoral reform," says the author of Los Angeles is Hideous: Poems About an Ugly City. "And some horrible things to say about the zoning laws."
Concluding the series, former 9-term Congress member Leon Panetta bemoans increasingly divisive one-party thinking in Washington and Sacramento. "A lot of critical problems in California," says Panetta, a life-long Democrat, " are not being addressed in a bipartisan way."
Can a one-party, two-faction system effectively govern the hugely diverse Golden State? Listen to this mini-series on California for less partisan yet fully-engaged discussion from The Purple Principle.
Audiences can access The Purple Principle online at www.purpleprinciple.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Contact: Alison Byrne
732-766-1806
abyrne@purpleprinciple.com
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FAIRHOPE, Ala., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trawick International, an industry-leading global insurance company, today announced Dan McFadden, CPA, has been named Chief Financial Officer of Trawick International, effective immediately.
Daryl Trawick, Founder and President, Trawick International, commented, "Trawick International has realized phenomenal growth over the past several years. Adding the key role of Chief Financial Officer is imperative for that accelerated growth rate to continue. Dan McFadden has the experience needed to help the Company accomplish its business and financial goals. I am thrilled to have him join Trawick International."
Mr. McFadden comes to Trawick International with significant financial executive experience in the insurance sector. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Finance and Controller at Forge Group, Inc., where he successfully completed the Company's IPO, was a member of the underwriting committee, and led the finance team implementing best practices. Before that, he was Finance Director, Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, and Controller for The Maksin Group, an AIG Subsidiary where he managed a $250 million book of business and facilitated AIG's acquisition of The Maksin Group. As the Vice President of Accounting Mr. McFadden supported a private equity purchase and IPO of the predecessor company of Global Indemnity Group, LLC. Leading up to that, he served in financial roles with escalating responsibility and oversight at Pegasus Communications Corporation, Colonial Penn Life and Property and Casualty Insurance Companies, and Ernst and Whinney.
A graduate of Penn State University and Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, where he received a Master of Science in Finance, Mr. McFadden is a Certified Public Accountant, Fellow of the Life Management Institute, and a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter.
"It is exciting to join a successful company with a strong foundation from which it will be able to grow for many years to come. I look forward to helping guide Trawick International forward as a global insurance leader," said Mr. McFadden.
Trawick International has been a leading provider of international insurance, administration, and other assistance services for nearly 25 years. The Company offers a full suite of innovative products and services designed to support today's globally mobile population. For more, visit trawickinternational.com.
Melissa Nicholson
Director of Corporate Communications
Trawick International
+1-949-275-7246
Melissa.Nicholson@trawickinternational.com
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LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization’s Europe chief warned Friday that monkeypox cases in the region have tripled in the last two weeks and urged countries to do more to ensure the previously rare disease does not become entrenched on the continent.
Dr. Hans Kluge said in a statement that increased efforts were needed despite the U.N. health agency’s decision last week that the escalating outbreak did not yet warrant being declared a global health emergency.
“Urgent and coordinated action is imperative if we are to turn a corner in the race to reverse the ongoing spread of this disease,” Kluge said.
To date, more than 5,000 monkeypox cases have been reported from 51 countries worldwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kluge said the number of infections in Europe represents about 90% of the global total, noting that 31 countries in the WHO’s European region have now identified cases.
Kluge said data reported to the WHO show that 99% of cases have been in men — and that the majority of those have been in men that have sex with men. But he said there were now “small numbers” of cases among household contacts, including children. Most people reported symptoms including a rash, fever, fatigue, muscle pain, vomiting and chills.
Scientists warn anyone who is in close physical contact with someone who has monkeypox or their clothing or bedsheets is at risk of infection, regardless of their sexual orientation. Vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women are thought to be more likely to suffer severe disease.
About 10% of patients were hospitalized for treatment or to be isolated, and one person was admitted to an intensive care unit. No deaths have been reported.
Kluge said the problem of stigmatization in some countries might make some people wary of seeking health care and said the WHO was working with partners including organizers of gay pride events.
In the U.K., which has the biggest monkeypox outbreak beyond Africa, officials have noted the disease is spreading in “defined sexual networks of gay, bisexual, or men who have sex with men.” British health authorities said there were no signs suggesting sustained transmission beyond those populations.
A leading WHO adviser said in May that the spike in cases in Europe was likely tied to sexual activity by men at two rave parties in Spain and Belgium, speculating that its appearance in the gay and bisexual community was a “random event.” British experts have said most cases in the U.K. involve men who reported having sex with other men in venues such as saunas and sex clubs.
Ahead of gay pride events in the U.K. this weekend, London’s top public health doctor asked people who have symptoms of monkeypox, like swollen glands or blisters, to stay home.
WHO Europe director Kluge appealed to countries to scale up their surveillance and genetic sequencing capacities for monkeypox so that cases could be quickly identified and measures taken to prevent further transmission. He said the procurement of vaccines “must apply the principles of equity.”
The main vaccine being used against monkeypox was originally developed for smallpox and the European Medicines Agency said earlier this week it was beginning to evaluate whether the shot should be authorized for monkeypox. The WHO has said supplies of the vaccine, made by Bavarian Nordic, are extremely limited.
Some countries including the U.K. and Germany have already begun vaccinating people at high-risk of monkeypox; the U.K. recently widened its immunization program to offer the shot to mostly gay and bisexual men who have multiple sexual partners and are thought to be most vulnerable.
Until May, monkeypox had never been known to cause large outbreaks beyond Africa, where the disease is endemic in several countries and mostly causes limited outbreaks when it jumps to people from infected wild animals.
To date, there have been about 1,800 suspected monkeypox cases including more than 70 deaths in Africa. Vaccines have never been used to stop monkeypox outbreaks in Africa.
The WHO’s Africa office said this week that countries with vaccine supplies “are mainly reserving them for their own populations.” | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/who-monkeypox-cases-in-europe-have-tripled-in-last-2-weeks/ | 2022-07-01T15:05:08Z |
NEW YORK and SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biotech Acquisition Company (NASDAQ: BIOT) ("BAC"), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company affiliated with SPRIM Global Investments, and Blade Therapeutics, Inc. ("Blade"), a biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, Calif., today announced that they have mutually agreed to terminate the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), effective immediately.
As required by Cayman Islands law, BAC will convene the previously postponed extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. As previously announced, the extraordinary general meeting will occur at the offices of Ellenoff Grossman and Schole LLP located at 1345 Avenue of the Americas, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10105 and virtually via live webcast at https://www.cstproxy.com/biotechacquisition/2022.
As a result of the termination of the Merger Agreement, at the extraordinary general meeting, BAC intends that none of the proposed resolutions to approve the Merger Agreement and the related resolutions will be put forward for consideration and approval by BAC's shareholders and that the extraordinary general meeting will be adjourned indefinitely. In light of the termination of the Merger Agreement, the proposed business combination will not be concluded and any ordinary shares submitted for redemption will not be redeemed at this time and will be returned to the respective holder, broker or bank in the manner described in the definitive proxy statement for the extraordinary general meeting. BAC intends to continue to pursue the consummation of a business combination with an appropriate target. Additional information about the termination of the Business Combination will be provided in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by BAC with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov.
Michael Shleifer, Ph.D., chairman and CEO of BAC, co-founder and managing partner of SPRIM Global Investments said, "We wish Blade continued success as they continue to develop cutting-edge science and a clinical-stage pipeline targeting diseases that remain undertreated. BAC remains committed to finding a life-sciences partner that can deliver value for our shareholders."
Wendye Robbins, M.D., president and CEO of Blade said, "Blade remains focused on our development plans, particularly for our company's differentiated lead asset, cudetaxestat, a non-competitive autotaxin inhibitor which is expected to enter a planned phase 2 clinical study in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis."
Biotech Acquisition Company raised $230 million in its initial public offering in January 2021. BAC's Class A ordinary shares and warrants trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols "BIOT" and "BIOTW," respectively. BAC is a blank check company, incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses. BAC believes that a business combination with a company focused on the healthcare sector will complement the background and expertise of SPRIM Global Investments, a global investment firm in the life sciences and healthcare industries, which is an affiliate of BAC and of several members of BAC's management team. BAC is led by Dr. Michael Shleifer, its CEO and chairman.
Blade Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cutting-edge treatments for debilitating, incurable fibrotic and neurodegenerative diseases that impact millions of people worldwide. The company has deep expertise in novel biological pathways – including autotaxin / LPA and calpain biology – that are foundational to cell- and tissue-damage responses associated with fibrotic and neurodegenerative diseases. Blade expects to advance a differentiated pipeline of oral, small-molecule therapies that include a non-competitive autotaxin inhibitor and inhibitors of dimeric calpains designed for the potential treatment of lung, liver and cardiac fibrosis or neurodegenerative diseases. The company's focused approach offers the potential to produce disease-modifying, life-saving therapies. Visit www.blademed.com for more information and follow Blade on LinkedIn.
Certain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts but rather are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "future," "outlook," and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of BAC's and Blade's respective management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of BAC and Blade. Some important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statements could include changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, BAC's or Blade's ability to execute its respective business plans and strategy; the ability to protect and enhance Blade's respective corporate reputation and brand; the impact from future regulatory, judicial, and legislative changes in Blade's industry; the timing, costs, conduct, and outcome of clinical trials and future preclinical studies and clinical trials, including the timing of the initiation and availability of data from such trials; the timing and likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals for product candidates; whether regulatory authorities determine that additional trials or data are necessary in order to obtain approval; the potential market size and the size of the patient populations for product candidates, if approved for commercial use, and the market opportunities for product candidates; the ability to locate and acquire complementary products or product candidates and integrate those into Blade's business; and, the uncertain effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; and those factors set forth in documents of BAC filed, or to be filed, with SEC. The foregoing list of risks is not exhaustive.
If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither BAC nor Blade presently know or that BAC and Blade currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect BAC's and Blade's current expectations, plans and forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. BAC and Blade anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause BAC's and Blade's assessments to change. However, while BAC and Blade may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, BAC and Blade specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing BAC's or Blade's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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RICHMOND, Va., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mikado, Fiano, and Mayo…our summer colors run red, white, and Duke's. Announcing the return of Summer, Supper, Somm, a dinner series with top chefs featuring heirloom tomatoes and Virginia wines – with support from Duke's Mayo. The series runs from Atlantic coastline to Blue Ridge Mountains and DC during seven jackpot summer weeks: 6/28 - 8/18.
Village Garden RVA grows over 300 varieties of heirloom tomatoes on a vaunted acre in Hanover County, long famous for Virginia 'maters. In lieu of high production, farm and life partners David Hunsaker and Barbara Hollingsworth cultivate quality and diversity. They founded Village Garden in 2011 and specialize in forgotten gems (Mikado, named after the opera), wild color variants (El von Phuket, a pink Easter egg tomato), and Oxhearts— "my favorite of all," said Hunsaker. "The filet mignon of tomatoes."
"They're just so stunning and delicious," said Chef Brittanny Anderson, a two-time James Beard Award semi-finalist, Top Chef contestant, and owner of Metzger Bar & Butchery and Brenner Pass. "We've been using Village Garden for years. At first, it was all word-of-mouth to get them." Last season, Anderson and others created eleven tomato dinners around Richmond and Charlottesville. For 2022, the series returns with an expanded line-up: twenty-one local and day-trip-worthy events spanning the state with additional stops in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC.
Events are curated by award-winning sommelier and photojournalist Jason Tesauro, with tomato and plant lore delivered by the farmers themselves.
Each chef sets their own menu, pricing, and format. Some are casual, some are fancy, all are differently delicious. It's an eating + drinking + edutainment + harvest celebration. To accommodate tomato lovers, #SSS22 happenings range the social calendar and chef spectrum: modern Latin at Cocodrilo (6/28), African-Jewish fusion at JewFro (7/27), fine Southern at Lemaire (7/22), French country at L'Auberge Chez François (8/11), and even a hip Tomato Bowl at River City Roll (7/6)!
Paired with the best tomatoes are wines from Barboursville Vineyards, Virginia's most-honored winery, owned and run by Italians since its founding in 1976. Estate Director Luca Paschina, named amongst "20 Most Admired Winemakers in North America" by Vineyards & Winery Management Magazine is a James Beard Foundation Award–nominee himself. Diners will enjoy portfolio highlights from Barboursville including a crisp Vermentino, finessed Fiano, and 95-points-plus rated blends like the Nascent (white) and Octagon (red). Barboursville's own Palladio Restaurant hosts an Italian Festa del Pomodoro on 8/5 with varieties like Piennolo del Vesuvio and Costoluto Fiorentino that promise to crush.
Collaborating on the series is one of Southern cuisine's most iconic brands: Duke's Mayo. Each event features tomato trivia, merchandise, prizes, and surprises.
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New base to support growing Salem population and surrounding rural communities
AURORA, Ore., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical transport service in the United States, announced the addition of a 24-hour helicopter critical care transport base in Salem, Oregon. Life Flight Network's highly trained flight crew will provide ICU level care to the communities of Oregon's Willamette Valley and the surrounding area, augmenting their existing air medical services in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West, including their bases in Cottage Grove, Newport and Aurora, Oregon.
"We've experienced an increased demand for our services in the Willamette Valley as the population has grown to roughly 3 million residents. The addition of a base in Salem will increase our capacity to support the healthcare needs of rural communities, reducing response times when time is of the essence," said Ben Clayton, Chief Executive of Life Flight Network. "It is our privilege to serve the communities in this region and expand their access to quality healthcare alongside hospitals and emergency response agencies."
Life Flight Network fulfills its mission of saving lives through industry-leading care and transport by transporting thousands of patients each year who require rapid response ICU-level care, many of whom live in rural communities. As an integral part of the EMS and healthcare system, Life Flight Network is committed to placing air medical resources where patients need them most.
"Air medical resources are a lifeline for rural communities' access to specialty care across Oregon. At Life Flight Network we are excited for the opening of a base in Salem as it represents our steadfast commitment to the healthcare partners in the Willamette Valley and the surrounding area," said Dr. Tom Lorish, Chief Executive of Outreach and Strategic Affiliation for Providence Health and Services and an owner representative on the Life Flight Network Board of Directors.
The aircraft's state-of-the-art medical interior along with the combined efforts of a flight registered nurse and flight paramedic, enable Life Flight Network crews to operate a mobile intensive care unit. Crews have the ability to perform a multitude of highly skilled life-saving medical interventions during transport, including video laryngoscopies, management of ICU-level ventilators, and emergency blood transfusions.
A dedicated aircraft in Salem will also mean increased emergency medical care resources for Life Flight Network's valued EMS partners. Salem Fire Chief Mike Niblock states "Salem Fire Department is looking forward to Life Flight Network's upcoming deployment of resources in Salem, the addition of this critical medical asset is exciting for our community and we are pleased to welcome them to Salem."
ABOUT LIFE FLIGHT NETWORK
Life Flight Network, a not-for-profit air medical service, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), the National Accreditation Alliance of Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA), and Helicopter Association International (HAI). Life Flight Network is the largest not-for-profit air medical transport service in the United States and maintains its own FAA Part 135 Operating Certificate. It offers ICU-level care during air and ground transport across the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Headquartered in Aurora, Oregon, Life Flight Network is owned by a consortium of Legacy Health, Oregon Health and Science University, Providence Health and Services, and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. It was named the 2021 Program of the Year by the Association for Air Medical Services. For more information about Life Flight Network or to become a member, visit www.lifeflight.org.
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AXSM, NIO, VEON, UAL, and CLVS.
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Perfecto proudly supports Flutter Integration Testing so your apps can fly high with stellar app ratings and ensure unmatched omni-channel experiences.
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perforce Software, a provider of solutions to enterprise teams requiring productivity, visibility, and scale along the development lifecycle, announces Perfecto's latest support for Flutter integration testing for native mobile applications.
Flutter is an open source framework by Google that transforms the app development process by empowering Dart developers and programmers to build, test, and deploy mobile, web, desktop, and embedded apps from a single codebase.
There are three types of testing for Flutter apps: Unit, Widget and Integration tests. Perfecto proudly supports Integration Testing, also known as end-to-end testing or GUI testing, the most comprehensive testing type out of the three. Flutter integration testing is performed via a configurable Gradle plugin that allows users to install and run the iOS and Android tests in parallel and at scale.
"We are committed to support up and coming frameworks as well as the popular frameworks that our customers use to ensure the quality of their Omni-channel apps." said Stephen Feloney, VP of Products – Continuous Quality at Perforce. "Flutter is the latest example of this commitment."
Testers can greatly benefit by testing their native mobile Flutter applications with Perfecto. Perfecto is secure, reliable and takes care of all the maintenance associated with cloud-infrastructure and mobile devices. This lets Flutter users focus more on building and testing their apps, instead of dealing with downtime, network clogging, and other issues that come with in-house architecture.
Perfecto's enterprise-grade cloud allows Flutter app developers to automate and scale their testing, so they can test more, test faster, and keep up with all the necessary test permutations needed to ensure broad coverage. And with AI-powered reporting, Flutter users can quickly identify and fix issues in their Flutter integration tests, maintaining the velocity needed to get quality apps to market—fast.
Perfecto is the ideal testing solution for testers who want to stay within the Flutter ecosystem—all while capturing the benefits of a trusted, powerful enterprise testing lab like Perfecto. Test your native mobile Flutter apps end-to-end with Perfecto to ensure high quality mobile experiences from start to finish.
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HICKORY, N.C., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invictus Sterilization LLC., a Hickory, NC based provider of Hospital-Grade UV-C based surface and air sterilization products, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared its Aura Storm as a Class II ultraviolet medical air purifier. The Aura Storm air purifier is a free standing, air purification device utilizing ultraviolet light and a multi-stage filtration system for the inactivation of bacteria and viruses in hospitals and other medical related facilities. With this clearance, the Aura Storm will now be offered as a medical device to hospitals, nursing homes, hospice facilities, and other medical and dental offices to mitigate risks associated with airborne threats such as the coronavirus, monkeypox, and HAI (Hospital Acquired Infections). The FDA clearance was contingent on an extensive amount of testing conducted at accredited independent third-party testing facilities.
"Invictus is excited to have successfully completed the 510(k)-clearance process," said Invictus CEO Erik McMillan. "Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) are responsible for billions of dollars in unnecessary medical expenditures each year. Our Invictus Aura Storm helps to mitigate that by providing the most economical unit on the market in terms of protected area and pathogen coverage per dollar spent. Invictus will continue this journey by having its other units complete the FDA 510(k) certification process in the upcoming months."
Dr. Tulika Narain of SV Professional Center in Patchogue, NY has been operating multiple Aura Storm units throughout the medical clinic. "We understand the airborne transmission of bacteria and viruses and are deeply invested in the safety of our patients, staff, and their families. We were excited to deploy a high-level of air purification and protection to our facility and utilized the Aura Storm air purifier to provide protection in our waiting area, common areas, and staff areas. The FDA-clearance delivers peace of mind regarding the effectiveness of these air purifiers."
Invictus Sterilization is focused on delivering a range of highly innovative and effective products for air and surface sterilization of indoor spaces. Invictus utilizes its expertise to develop comprehensive hospital-grade UV-C solutions for a wide array of environments to capture and kill dangerous microorganisms (including COVID-19) without producing harmful residue. Invictus is the owner of 19 patents, with 7 additional patents pending. Invictus is headquartered in Hickory, NC. Learn more at invictussterilization.com
SV Professional Center encompasses a multi-specialty practice that includes OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Dental, Aesthetics and Dietetics. They are in Patchogue, NY. Learn more at https://svprofessional.org/.
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With 10,000 people turning 65 every day, Fair Square Medicare helps seniors find the right Medicare coverage regardless of commission, and is building a full-service digital healthcare assistance platform for seniors.
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fair Square Medicare, a tech-enabled concierge healthcare platform for seniors, today announced $15 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Define Ventures with additional participation from Slow Ventures, YCombinator (YC) and angel investors. The company has raised $19 million to date.
Fair Square Medicare is revolutionizing the way seniors engage with the U.S. healthcare system. Launched in 2020 out of YC, the company helps thousands of seniors navigate the complex maze of available Medicare coverage options and now plans to scale its platform to be a full-service care navigator for seniors.
A Kaiser Family Foundation study found that nearly 60 percent of Medicare enrollees don't review or compare their coverage options annually because of overwhelming choices – figures that get worse for older beneficiaries and those with poorer health.
"The average person has 50 health insurance plans to choose from when they turn 65. They turn to a broker for help, who then almost always recommends the plan that pays them the most to sell," said Daniel Petkevich, Founder and CEO of Fair Square Medicare. "I saw my parents have this experience, so I decided to build the brokerage I wish they had."
Fair Square Medicare focuses on educating instead of selling seniors and uses algorithmic intelligence to sort and present the most-relevant Medicare plans based on their budget and preferences, regardless of commission. The platform also includes a web portal that allows them to take full advantage of their available benefits.
More than 54 million people in the U.S. are 65 or older, and an estimated 10,000 more turn 65 every single day - numbers that are expected to increase as Baby Boomers continue to age. Many struggle to evaluate which Medicare plan is right for them, often turning to traditional insurance brokerage firms that are incentivized to recommend plans with the highest commissions. As a result, they'll enroll in the wrong plan and end up switching in a year, which is one reason why some large public brokerage firms experience customer churn rates above 40 percent.
By contrast, Fair Square Medicare retains more than 90 percent of its customers and has a net promoter score (NPS) of 95. The average NPS for insurance brokers in the U.S. was 34 in 2021 and has ranged as low as 9 over the last decade. Even though Fair Square Medicare could steer customers to enroll in higher-commission plans, many of its customers are enrolled in lower-commission Medicare Supplement plans.
Because of the trust it's built with customers, Fair Square Medicare is now positioned to become a comprehensive digital care-navigation platform for seniors. The company plans to use the new investment to launch new services that can assist seniors with more parts of their healthcare journey, including:
- Finding and scheduling appointments with preferred providers;
- Setting up annual preventive health and dental services;
- Finding the lowest-available price on their prescriptions;
- Providing access to digital health services that help them manage chronic conditions;
- Enabling instant access to all health insurance benefits; and
- Accessing on-demand consultations with a clinician to answer impromptu health questions.
"Seniors deserve a trusted healthcare partner that's always acting in their best interest," said Chirag Shah, Partner at Define Ventures. "Fair Square Medicare's model builds trust with seniors, because it treats them like family. When you prioritize the long-term relationship with the customer over potential short-term financial gains, they'll trust you with more of their health. That's the recipe for sustainable growth, which is why we're investing in Fair Square Medicare's future."
Fair Square Medicare currently operates in 49 states and Washington D.C. As part of the investment, Chirag Shah will join the Fair Square Medicare Board of Directors.
Fair Square Medicare is a digital health platform company that's revolutionizing how seniors navigate their healthcare. The commission-agnostic company provides tech-enabled services that help seniors find the best health insurance options while also providing concierge support to maximize their benefits. A 2020 Y-combinator (YC) graduate, Fair Square Medicare is headquartered in San Diego and is backed by Define Ventures, Slow Ventures, Amplo, and YC. For more information, visit www.fairsquaremedicare.com.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nazem Kadri had the last laugh.
Kadri scored three goals, including two during a four-goal second period barrage, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in their Western Conference series.
Kadri’s outburst came after he received racist death threats on social media following a first-period collision with Blues goalie Jordan Binnington in Game 3 on Saturday night.
“I wanted to come out tonight and really put a mark on this game, especially after what happened,” Kadri said. “I tried to do that as best as possible. Sometimes you’ve got to be patient and you’ve got to wait. I was able to strike early in the second period and was able to get the mojo going.”
Kadri, who was booed heavily every time he touched the puck, skated towards the glass and appeared to salute the Blues fans after each of his first two goals, inciting even more jeers. It was his first career playoff hat trick.
“I know that they’re booing me and what-not, but that’s what being a fan is,” Kadri said. “As a home team and a home player, you want the fans on your side and heckling the other team, as long as it’s within the guidelines. I’ve got no issues with that and I know what was said isn’t a reflection on every single fan in St. Louis. I understand that and I want to make that clear. But for those that wasted their time sending messages like that, I feel sorry for them.”
Kadri said he heard no racial taunts from the crowd on Monday.
“Naz’s focused, he’s a big boy, he’s a tough guy, and he’s a resilient guy,” Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said. “And we’re proud of him as a group and we have a task that we’re trying to complete and Naz understands that and it’s unfortunate he has to deal with it and he knows that we’re all with him and that’s what we care about.”
Erik Johnson and Devon Toews also scored and Mikko Rantanen added an empty netter for the Avalanche, while Darcy Kuemper made 17 saves.
David Perron scored twice and Pavel Buchnevich had a goal and an assist for the Blues. Ville Husso, making his first start since Game 3 of the first round against Minnesota, made 31 saves.
Game 5 is Wednesday in Colorado.
“We got outskated for most of the game 5-on-5,” Blues coach Craig Berube said. “It’s pretty simple. I don’t know why. We got outskated. They outskated us. Got to every loose puck. Lost a lot of puck battles.”
The Avalanche took control of the game — and the series — with three goals in less than a two-minute span early in the second period.
Johnson got it going with his first of the playoffs at the 2:44 mark. Kadri gave the Avalanche the lead with his first at 4:07 and Toews scored 19 seconds later to make it 3-1.
Kadri said Berube’s comments after Game 3 were part of his motivation. When asked about the collision following the game, Berube referred to Kadri’s past disciplinary action from the league office.
“He made some comments that I wasn’t a fan of,” Kadri said. “I guess he’s never heard of bulletin-board material.”
Kadri gave Perron a late shove a minute later, causing retaliation by Perron and Buchnevich that landed them both in the box with minor penalties. Colorado did not score on the two-man advantage, but Kadri buried his second goal moments after it ended to make it 4-1.
Perron and Buchnevich each scored power play goals late in the second to bring the Blues back within one, but Kadri’s goal midway through the third scuttled the comeback attempt.
“It was awesome,” Johnson said of Kadri’s hat trick. “I felt so good for him. You know, imagine being in his situation, it can’t be a fun thing. Like I said, no human being should actually receive that type of treatment, especially with a hockey game. … I think he liked being the villain tonight and he certainly stepped up for us.”
Perron gave the Blues a 1-0 lead five minutes into the game and they escaped the first period with the lead despite getting outshot 15-3. Husso made several tough saves drawing chants of “HUSS!” from the crowd.
“I’m not sure we ever had control of the game, even though we scored first,” Perron said. “We didn’t make them defend hard enough. We had some pushes, but not nearly consistent enough to win a hockey game.”
EXTRA SECURITY
St. Louis police are investigating the threats made towards Kadri. The NHL told the AP on Monday that it is working with the St. Louis Police Department to employ enhanced security procedures both at the arena and in the hotel.
ROAD WARRIORS
Colorado is 4-0 on the road this postseason and is the only team without a loss away from home. The streak ties the second-longest postseason-opening road winning streak in franchise history with the 2001 team. The longest streak is a 7-0 start by the 1999 team.
NOTES: Blues D Torey Krug skated with the team during the morning skate for the first time since sustaining a lower body injury in Game 3 against Minnesota. There is no update on his return. … Avalanche C Alex Newhook played in his first playoff game this year and got an assist on Johnson’s goal. … Blues F Vladimir Tarasenko played in his 88th career playoff game, moving him into a tie with Jaden Schwartz for fifth-most in franchise history. … The Blues recalled G Charlie Lindgren from Springfield, its AHL affiliate, under emergency circumstances on Sunday to back up Husso.
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CEDARHURST, N.Y., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Grab Holdings Limited (NasdaqGS: GRAB, GRABW), if they purchased the Company's securities between November 12, 2021 and March 3, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Shareholders have until May 16, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hundreds of hotel guests trapped by flash flooding at Death Valley National Park were able to drive out after crews cleared a pathway through rocks and mud, but roads damaged by floodwaters or choked with debris were expected to remain closed into next week, officials said Saturday.
The National Park Service said Navy and California Highway Patrol helicopters have been conducting aerial searches in remote areas for stranded vehicles, but had found none. However, it could take days to assess the damage — the park near near the California-Nevada state line has over 1,000 miles (1,609 kilometers) of roadway across 3.4 million acres (1.3 million hectares).
No injuries were reported from the record-breaking rains Friday. The park weathered 1.46 inches (3.71 centimeters) of rain at the Furnace Creek area. That’s about 75% of what the area typically gets in a year, and more than has ever been recorded for the entire month of August.
Since 1936, the only single day with more rain was April 15, 1988, when 1.47 inches (3.73 centimeters) fell, park officials said.
Nikki Jones, a restaurant worker who is living in a hotel with fellow employees, said rain was falling when she left for breakfast Friday morning. By the time she returned, rapidly pooling water had reached the room’s doorway.
“I couldn’t believe it,” Jones said. “I hadn’t seen water rising that fast in my life.”
Fearful the water would come into their ground-floor room, Jones and her friends put their luggage on beds and used towels at the bottom of doorways to keep water from streaming in. For about two hours, they wondered whether they would get flooded.
“People around me were saying they had never seen anything this bad before — and they have worked here for a while,” Jones said.
While their room was spared, five or six other rooms at the hotel were flooded. Carpet from those rooms was later ripped out.
Most of the rain — just over an inch — came in an epic downpour between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. Friday, said John Adair, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Las Vegas.
The flooding “cut off access to and from Death Valley, just washing out roads and producing a lot of debris,” Adair said.
Highway 190 — a main artery through the park — is expected to reopen between Furnace Creek and Pahrump, Nevada, by Tuesday, officials said.
Park employees also stranded by the closed roads were continuing to shelter in place, except for emergencies, officials said.
“Entire trees and boulders were washing down,” said John Sirlin, a photographer for an Arizona-based adventure company who witnessed the flooding as he perched on a hillside boulder, where he was trying to take pictures of lightning as the storm approached.
“The noise from some of the rocks coming down the mountain was just incredible,” he said in a phone interview Friday afternoon.
In most areas water has receded, leaving behind a dense layer of mud and gravel. About 60 vehicles were partially buried in mud and debris. There were numerous reports of road damage, and residential water lines in the park’s Cow Creek area were broken in multiple locations. About 20 palm trees fell into the road near one inn, and some staff residences also were damaged.
“With the severity and wide-spread nature of this rainfall it will take time to rebuild and reopen everything,” park superintendent Mike Reynolds said in a statement.
The storm followed major flooding earlier this week at the park 120 miles (193 kilometers) northwest of Las Vegas. Some roads were closed Monday after they were inundated with mud and debris from flash floods that also hit western Nevada and northern Arizona.
Friday’s rain started around 2 a.m., according to Sirlin, who lives in Chandler, Arizona, and has been visiting the park since 2016.
“It was more extreme than anything I’ve seen there,” said Sirlin, the lead guide for Incredible Weather Adventures who started chasing storms in Minnesota and the high plains in the 1990s.
“A lot of washes were flowing several feet deep. There are rocks probably 3 or 4 feet covering the road,” he said.
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Billeaud reported from Phoenix. Associated Press writer Scott Sonner in Reno, Nevada, and AP Radio Correspondent Julie Walker in New York contributed.
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IRVING, Texas, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) ("Darling" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of its private offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.00% unsecured senior notes due 2030 (the "notes"). The size of the offering was increased from the previously announced $500 million in aggregate principal amount. The notes will be issued by Darling. The initial offering price to investors will be 100% of the principal amount thereof. The offering is expected to close on or about June 9, 2022, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Darling intends to use the proceeds from the offering of the notes (i) for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, repayment of indebtedness and capital expenditures; and (ii) to pay the costs, commissions, fees, and expenses incurred in connection with the offering of the notes (including the initial purchasers' discount). Darling may temporarily apply proceeds to reduce revolving credit indebtedness or invest in cash equivalents, U.S. government securities and other high-quality debt investments pending application of the proceeds.
The notes and related guarantees will be offered in the United States to persons reasonably believed to be "qualified institutional buyers" in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and outside the United States to non–U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The notes and related guarantees will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the notes and related guarantees, nor shall there be any offer to sell, solicitation of an offer to buy or sale of the notes and related guarantees, in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
About Darling
Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) is the largest publicly traded company turning food waste into sustainable products and a leading producer of renewable energy. Recognized as a sustainability leader, the company operates 250 plants in 17 countries and repurposes nearly 15% of the world's meat industry waste streams into value-added products, such as green energy, renewable diesel, collagen, fertilizer, animal proteins and meals and pet food ingredients. To learn more, visit darlingii.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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The Company cautions readers that any such "forward-looking" statements it makes are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results may differ materially from anticipated results or expectations expressed in its "forward-looking" statements as a result of a variety of factors, including many that are beyond the Company's control. These factors include, among others, existing and unknown future limitations on the ability of the Company's direct and indirect subsidiaries to make their cash flow available to the Company for payments on the Company's indebtedness or other purposes; global demands for bio-fuels and grain and oilseed commodities, which have exhibited volatility, and can impact the cost of feed for cattle, hogs and poultry, thus affecting available rendering feedstock and selling prices for the Company's products; reductions in raw material volumes available to the Company due to weak margins in the meat production industry as a result of higher feed costs, reduced consumer demand or other factors, reduced volume from food service establishments or otherwise; reduced demand for animal feed; reduced finished product prices, including a decline in fat and used cooking oil finished product prices; changes to worldwide government policies relating to renewable fuels and greenhouse gas emissions that adversely affect programs like the U.S. government's renewable fuel standard, low carbon fuel standards and tax credits for biofuels both in the United States and abroad; possible product recall resulting from developments relating to the discovery of unauthorized adulterations to food or food additives; the occurrence of 2009 H1N1 flu (initially known as "Swine Flu"), highly pathogenic strains of avian influenza (collectively known as "Bird Flu"), severe acute respiratory syndrome ("SARS"), bovine spongiform encephalopathy ("BSE"), porcine epidemic diarrhea ("PED") or other diseases associated with animal origin in the United States or elsewhere, such as the outbreak of African Swine Fever ("ASF") in China and elsewhere; the occurrence of pandemics, epidemics or disease outbreaks, such as the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak; unanticipated costs and/or reductions in raw material volumes related to the Company's compliance with the existing or unforeseen new U.S. or foreign (including, without limitation, China) regulations (including new or modified animal feed, Bird Flu, SARS, PED, BSE, ASF or similar or unanticipated regulations) affecting the industries in which we operate or our value added products; risks associated with the DGD Joint Venture, including possible unanticipated operating disruptions and issues relating to the announced expansion project; risks and uncertainties relating to international sales and operations, including imposition of tariffs, quotas, trade barriers and other trade protections imposed by foreign countries; difficulties or a significant disruption in the Company's information systems or failure to implement new systems and software successfully, risks relating to possible third party claims of intellectual property infringement; increased contributions to the Company's pension and benefit plans, including multiemployer and employer-sponsored defined benefit pension plans as required by legislation, regulation or other applicable U.S. or foreign law or resulting from a U.S. mass withdrawal event; bad debt write-offs; loss of or failure to obtain necessary permits and registrations; continued or escalated conflict in the Middle East, North Korea, Ukraine or elsewhere; uncertainty regarding the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union; and/or unfavorable export or import markets. These factors, coupled with volatile prices for natural gas and diesel fuel, climate conditions, currency exchange fluctuations, general performance of the United States and global economies, disturbances in world financial, credit, commodities and stock markets, and any decline in consumer confidence and discretionary spending, including the inability of consumers and companies to obtain credit due to lack of liquidity in the financial markets, among others, could cause actual results to vary materially from the "forward-looking" statements in this press release or negatively impact the Company's results of operations. Among other things, future profitability may be affected by the Company's ability to grow its business, which faces competition from companies that may have substantially greater resources than the Company. Other risks and uncertainties regarding the Company, its business and the industries in which it operates are referenced from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update its "forward-looking" statements whether as a result of change of circumstances, new events or otherwise.
For More Information, contact:
Suann Guthrie, Vice President, Investor Relations, Sustainability and Global Communications
Suann.Guthrie@darlingii.com
(1) 469-214-8202
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LEHI, Utah, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PCF Insurance Services (PCF), a top 20 U.S. insurance brokerage firm, announced today the completion of a strategic partnership with Rowland Insurance Agency with locations in Anderson, Belton, and Clinton, South Carolina, supported by insurance mergers and acquisitions advisory firm Insurance Merger Specialists LLC.
Founded in 1997, Rowland Insurance is a full-service agency offering auto, home, commercial, and life insurance out of its three South Carolina offices.
"We are excited to welcome Renea Rowland and the Rowland Insurance team to the PCF family," says Peter C. Foy, Chairman, Founder and CEO of PCF Insurance. "Renea is highly entrepreneurial and has built solid collaborative relationships with her clients—a crucial component of our collective retention and long-term success."
To achieve long-term, sustainable growth, PCF Insurance intentionally selects Agency Partners who believe in the PCF business strategy, possess a proven track record of success, are highly entrepreneurial, and are looking to grow beyond their current watermark.
"PCF allows me to continue to run my agency the way I've done for the past 25 years," said Renea Rowland, principal of Rowland Insurance. "And we're confident this partnership will provide a long runway for continued perpetuation through operational resources, new growth opportunities, and a network of knowledgeable colleagues."
About Rowland Insurance Agency
Since 1997, Rowland Insurance has offered clients affordable insurance options, and a 'hometown' feel from all three South Carolina locations: Anderson, Belton, and Clinton. Learn more at rowlandinsurance.net.
About PCF Insurance Services
Headquartered in Lehi, Utah, PCF Insurance Services is a leading full-service consultant and insurance brokerage firm offering a broad array of commercial, life and health, employee benefits, and workers' compensation solutions. A top 20 U.S. broker, PCF Insurance's agency-centric operating model and entrepreneurial environment support its tremendous growth profile, offering partners alignment through equity ownership, significant leadership incentives, and resources to over 2,000 employees throughout the U.S. Learn more at pcfins.com.
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NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed sale of Hill International, Inc. (NYSE: HIL) to Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Hill will receive only $3.40 for each share of Hill that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-hil/ to learn more.
To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – LIQAL, part of Dover Fueling Solutions ("DFS") and Dover (NYSE: DOV), recently announced that it is expanding its liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling station network in the German market, as part of an ongoing partnership with PitPoint.LNG B.V. to bring a network of fully equipped, state-of-the-art LNG fueling stations to LNG users in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
A new LNG fueling station has been installed at the TotalEnergies truck stop in Hirschberg, Germany. It is conveniently located along a major highway, the A5, connecting Germany and Italy. The state-of-the-art installation includes a total turnkey LIQAL LNG fueling station, and Pitpoint will also build its first experience with LIQAL's automated and low total cost of ownership BTU system to re-liquefy the stations' boil-off gas on the project site. LIQAL and PitPoint.LNG B.V. will install two additional LNG fueling stations in Germany in 2022.
These new fueling stations will support the fast-growing demand for LNG in Germany. LNG is a readily available alternative fuel that helps reduce local air pollution and CO2 emissions in the transportation sector. Germany's central transportation routes are home to high volumes of freight transport, and density of LNG fueling infrastructure lags neighboring countries. To address this, the German government is providing subsidies for purchasing LNG trucks and exemptions from motorway tolls.
"We are pleased to build on our partnership with PitPoint.LNG B.V. and leverage our shared experience and expertise to ensure the best LNG fueling technology and services for transport companies," said Joost Jansen, Business Development Manager, LIQAL.
"We are proud to work alongside LIQAL to meet the need for network expansion in Germany. The new station in Hirschberg reflects our strong partnership and preparations and we look forward to completing the other LNG fueling stations in Germany later this year," said Jan Willem Drijver, Managing Director, PitPoint.LNG B.V.
With broad experience and technical know-how, LIQAL and PitPoint.LNG B.V. jointly develop plans and make preparations for the new LNG stations.
At LIQAL, we believe in a better and cleaner future for our planet. We design, deliver, and technically operate your next LIQAL station, on the road to a greener future. LIQAL's expertise: LNG, Bio-LNG, and hydrogen. Visit our website: www.LIQAL.com.
Dover Fueling Solutions ("DFS"), part of Dover Corporation, comprises the product brands of ClearView, Fairbanks, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ProGauge, Tokheim, and Wayne Fueling Systems, and delivers advanced fuel dispensing equipment, electronic systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wetstock management solutions to customers worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, DFS has a significant manufacturing presence around the world, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information about DFS, visit www.doverfuelingsolutions.com.
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
LIQAL Contact:
Caressa Timmermans
+31 (0) 85 4861 000
c-ctimmermans@liqal.com
Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP, Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com
Dover Investor Contact:
Jack Dickens, Senior Director, Investor Relations
(630) 743-2566
jdickens@dovercorp.com
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Total revenue increased 33% to $89.2 million; programmatic revenue increased 53%
Net income of $1.2 million, or $0.01 per share; adjusted EBITDA increased to $24.8 million at a 28% margin
Announces CFO transition plan
NEW YORK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: IAS), a global leader in digital media quality, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"We generated strong performance in the first quarter driven primarily by adoption of our programmatic solutions," said Lisa Utzschneider, CEO of IAS. "Our technology has never been more relevant to marketers and publishers across channels and markets. We remain focused on delivering profitable growth with a 33% increase in revenue and a 28% adjusted EBITDA margin in the period. As our positive outlook for 2022 indicates, we expect favorable demand trends for our solutions to continue throughout the year."
First Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
- Total revenue increased 33% to $89.2 million compared to $67.0 million in the prior-year period. First quarter 2022 results include the contribution from Publica, acquired in the third quarter of 2021.
- Programmatic revenue was $40.6 million, a 53% increase compared to $26.6 million in the prior-year period.
- Advertiser direct revenue was $34.6 million, a 6% increase compared to $32.6 million in the prior-year period.
- Supply side revenue increased to $14.1 million compared to $7.8 million in the prior-year period.
- International revenue, excluding the Americas, was $28.7 million, an 11% increase compared to $25.8 million in the prior-year period, or 32% of total revenue for the first quarter of 2022.
- Gross profit was $72.7 million, a 31% increase compared to $55.5 million in the prior-year period. Gross profit margin was 81% for the first quarter of 2022.
- Net income was $1.2 million, or $0.01 per share, compared to a net loss of $(2.8) million, or $(0.02) per share, in the prior-year-period. Net income margin was 1% for the first quarter of 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA* increased to $24.8 million compared to $18.8 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA* margin was 28% for the first quarter of 2022.
- Cash and cash equivalents were $82.3 million at March 31, 2022.
Recent Business Highlights
- IAS expanded its partnership with TikTok into new markets and products. IAS is launching its pre bid brand safety targeting solution to additional markets, including the United Kingdom and Australia. Additionally, IAS launched the global GA for measurement of TikTok viewability and invalid traffic (IVT), allowing advertisers to understand the performance of their ads within the TikTok platform.
- Publica announced several new agreements recently with DirectTV, Hearst Television, Future Today, and Molotov TV for server-side ad insertion (SSAI), and unified auction services.
- During the quarter, IAS integrated its CTV pre-bid fraud solution within Yahoo DSP. Marketers who access CTV inventory via Yahoo DSP will have protection against fraudulent traffic with access to fraud-filtering pre-bid segments.
- In March, IAS released its latest Media Quality Report (MQR) that explores how media quality metrics reflect consumer preferences across the digital media landscape. The report derives insights from the web pages IAS analyzes and scores to offer an industry barometer against which ad buyers and sellers may benchmark the quality of their campaigns and inventory.
- IAS continued its reporting innovation by enhancing IAS Signal to provide advertisers with a unified view of their global campaigns and augmented its Report Builder to include attention metrics.
- NBCUniversal selected IAS as a Certified Measurement Partner. IAS has been certified for audience verification, enabling IAS to provide marketers granular media quality measurement across NBCUniversal's platform.
CFO Transition
IAS also announced today that Joe Pergola, CFO of IAS, will be leaving the Company to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Pergola will remain with IAS in his current capacity through the filing of the Company's Form 10-Q for the second quarter to ensure an orderly transition. IAS has commenced a search for a new CFO.
"Joe has been a key member of the leadership team, and he has played an integral role in IAS's success since joining in 2019," said Ms. Utzschneider. "He has brought strong financial leadership to our organizational transformation, IPO, and first year as a public company. We thank Joe for his many contributions and for the positive impact he has made at IAS."
Mr. Pergola commented, "I've appreciated the opportunity to partner with the leadership team and to work with an incredible group of talented individuals at IAS. I'm proud of the finance organization we've built which will serve as a solid foundation for future growth. Following a smooth transition of my responsibilities, I look forward to the next stage of my professional career."
Financial Outlook
IAS is introducing the following financial guidance for the second quarter of 2022 and raising the midpoint of its full-year 2022 guidance for revenue and adjusted EBITDA based on its strong first quarter performance:
Quarter Ending June 30, 2022:
- Total revenue in the range of $97 million to $99 million
- Adjusted EBITDA* in the range of $29 million to $31 million
Year Ending December 31, 2022:
- Total revenue in the range of $418 million to $424 million
- Adjusted EBITDA* in the range of $129 million to $135 million
* See "Supplemental Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information" section herein for an explanation of these measures.
Supplemental Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information
We use supplemental measures of our performance, which are derived from our consolidated financial information, but which are not presented in our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is the primary financial performance measure used by management to evaluate our business and monitor ongoing results of operations. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income/loss before depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, interest expense, income taxes, acquisition, restructuring and integration costs, IPO readiness costs and other one-time, non-recurring costs. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents the adjusted EBITDA for the applicable period divided by the revenue for that period presented in accordance with GAAP.
For the periods included herein, we also present operating expenses excluding stock-based compensation for comparability since there were no stock-based compensation expense for the periods prior to the Company's initial public offering.
We use non-GAAP financial measures to supplement financial information presented on a GAAP basis. We believe that excluding certain items from our GAAP results allows management to better understand our consolidated financial performance from period to period and better project our future consolidated financial performance as forecasts are developed at a level of detail different from that used to prepare GAAP-based financial measures. Moreover, we believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide our shareholders with useful information to help them evaluate our operating results by facilitating an enhanced understanding of our operating performance and enabling them to make more meaningful period-to-period comparisons. Although we believe these measures are useful to investors and analysts for the same reasons they are useful to management, as discussed below, these measures are not a substitute for, or superior to, U.S. GAAP financial measures or disclosures. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.
IAS is unable to provide a reconciliation for forward-looking guidance of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), the most closely comparable GAAP measure, because certain material reconciling items, such as depreciation and amortization, interest expense, income tax expense (benefit) and acquisition, restructuring and integration expenses, cannot be estimated due to factors outside of IAS's control and could have a material impact on the reported results. However, IAS estimates stock-based compensation expense for the second quarter of 2022 in the range of $10.0 million to $11.0 million and for the full year 2022 in the range of $42.0 million to $45.0 million. A reconciliation is not available without unreasonable effort.
Reconciliations of historical Adjusted EBITDA to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, net income/loss, and operating expenses excluding stock-based compensation to operating expenses, are presented below. We encourage you to review the reconciliations in conjunction with the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures for each of the periods presented. In future fiscal periods, we may exclude such items and may incur income and expenses similar to these excluded items.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
IAS will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss its first quarter 2022 financial results today at 5:00 p.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial U.S./Canada Toll-Free: 877-313-2138 International: 470-495-9538 Conference ID: 2938926. A live webcast and replay will be available on IAS's investor relations website: https://investors.integralads.com.
About Integral Ad Science
Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a global leader in digital media quality. IAS makes every impression count, ensuring that ads are viewable by real people, in safe and suitable environments, activating contextual targeting, and driving supply path optimization. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality for the world's leading brands, publishers, and platforms. We do this through data-driven technologies with actionable real-time signals and insight. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, IAS works with thousands of top advertisers and premium publishers worldwide. For more information, visit integralads.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This earnings press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "plan," "intend," "believe," "may," "will," "should," "can have," "likely," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. For example, all statements we make relating to our estimated and projected costs, expenditures, cash flows, growth rates and financial results or our plans and objectives for future operations, growth initiatives, or strategies are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expected, including: (i) the adverse effect on our business, operating results, financial condition, and prospects from the current COVID-19 pandemic and related economic downturns; (ii) our dependence on the overall demand for advertising; (iii) a failure to innovate or make the right investment decisions; (iv) our failure to maintain or achieve industry accreditation standards; (v) our ability to compete successfully with our current or future competitors in an intensely competitive market; (vi) our dependence on integrations with advertising platforms, demand-side providers ("DSPs") and proprietary platforms that we do not control; (vii) our international expansion; (viii) our ability to expand into new channels; (ix) our ability to sustain our profitability and revenue growth rate decline; (x) risks that our customers do not pay or choose to dispute their invoices; (xi) risks of material changes to revenue share agreements with certain DSPs; (xii) the impact that any future acquisitions, strategic investments, or alliances may have on our business, financial condition, and results of operations; (xiii) interruption by man-made problems such as terrorism, computer viruses, or social disruption impacting advertising spending; (xiv) the risk of failures in the systems and infrastructure supporting our solutions and operations; and (xv) other factors disclosed in our filings with the SEC. Given these factors, as well as other variables that may affect our operating results, you should not rely on forward-looking statements, assume that past financial performance will be a reliable indicator of future performance, or use historical trends to anticipate results or trends in future periods.
We derive many of our forward-looking statements from our operating budgets and forecasts, which are based on many detailed assumptions. While we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, we caution that it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and it is impossible for us to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward- looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.
Investor Contact:
Jonathan Schaffer / Lauren Hartman
ir@integralads.com
Media Contact:
Tony Marlow
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The Taiwanese start-up marks its fifth CES Innovation Award win since 2018 with its auto technology.
LAS VEGAS, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindtronic AI (https://www.mindtronicai.com/), a Taiwan-based startup, unveils the world's first Meta-Service, a biometric sensing technology that provides instant access to any visible object in the real world. This technology ushers in the future of mobility, and celebrates the company's fifth CES Innovation Award win since 2018. Mindtronic AI will be showcasing its technology at the Taiwan Tech Arena Pavilion at 2022 CES.
Auto technology to monitor and analyze
Working with telecom companies, rental cars, and car manufacturers to deploy this new connectivity, the arrival of the Meta-Service will see the creation of a new type of data in the form of a user's instant interest. This impacts not just the automotive industry, but also consumer behavior in general in response to advertising.
Mindtronic AI has partnered up with V2X Network, an autonomous transaction platform for the mobility ecosystem, allowing its Meta-Service to learn drivers' patterns via its biometric sensing technology. It precisely predicts the driver's current interest and helps connect the Internet and local services into one combined metaverse. With its focus on activation only upon interest, users are also not at the risk of being overwhelmed.
"Originally we just made our biometric sensing technology on the road for monitoring driver's drowsiness. Today we push it further to infer driver's interest by analyzing their behaviors", said Sharon Jiang, CEO of Mindtronic AI. "The service of future mobility is transformed from physical mobility to data mobility, and the car becomes more intelligent than ever to provide passenger services proactively!"
Creating the future in flying
In addition to the Meta-Service, Mindtronic AI has been working on its automotive-grade designs built with edge-based AI deep learning for both cockpit design and sub-systems. The partnerships between the company and many automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier-1 suppliers in the smart cockpit and advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) have allowed Mindtronic AI to continue refining its research and products with a view on the experiencing the future today.
The potential of a 3D immersive bio-interactive UI is clear, with Mindtronic AI's NOAH system offering a 3D digital cluster with embedded facial recognition and driving monitoring system (DMS). This can be further enhanced with a cockpit upgraded with an AI domain controller under the DIRIGENT system, and at the center of it all is the DMX system, an ADAS that can ensure safety for all. The company is also working on Omni-Fleet, its cloud intelligence system designed for preventative safety at the fleet level.
Interested partners looking to collaborate with Mindtronic AI in the new ecosystem of the Meta-Service or its other innovations can reach out to Mindtronic AI via info@mindtronicai.com.
About Mindtronic AI
Mindtronic AI is an A.I. partner for automobiles and provides solutions and design services in areas like in-cabin sensing, smart cockpit, ADAS, and fleet management. The company was founded in 2017, and had won CES Innovation Awards five times. In 2021, the company was also selected by the German Trade Office as the best start-up of Taiwan and one of the top-3 in Asia.
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Honda Motor Co. and LG Energy Solution on Monday announced plans to establish a joint venture company for making lithium-ion battery cells in the U.S. that will power “Honda and Acura EV models for the North American market,” according to the companies.
The joint-venture plant will represent a combined investment of $4.4 billion and aims for a capacity of 40 gigawatt-hours per year. It will make pouch-type cells, to be supplied “exclusively to Honda facilities in North America,” a release from the companies said.
That point underscores an important distinction as the company shifts toward a future electric vehicle lineup. Although the upcoming Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX electric vehicles will be based on General Motors’ Ultium battery ecosystem and separate Ultium Cells LLC joint venture with LG, the next generation of Honda EVs will be built on Honda’s own EV architecture, said to be arriving in the first vehicles in 2026.
It appears the joint venture will fit right in with that timeline. The two companies plan to start construction—at a location not yet announced—in early 2023, with the start of mass production for cells by the end of 2025.
The scale of the Honda platform could span beyond just Honda and Acura vehicles, ultimately. Honda hasn’t yet revealed whether EVs from a new joint venture with Sony will use the same building blocks, and details from the joint venture itself have been scant.
Honda president and CEO Toshihiro Mibe said that the move is “aligned with our longstanding commitment to build products close to the customer.” Honda assembles many of its vehicles for the U.S. in North America—including engines.
The move also fits with the much stricter raw materials and supply-chain requirements to be put in place as part of eligibility for the EV tax credit and its reboot set in motion by the recent Inflation Reduction Act.
The companies did not confirm any similarities or differences between the Ultium Cells LLC products and those from the future Honda-LG venture. GM’s Ultium pouch cells are the largest such cells currently used in electric vehicles, so if Honda wants a format that could translate easily to small cars or sports cars for other markets, it might opt for a smaller form factor.
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PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --"I wanted to create an improved hand sanitizer system for any public area or commercial business," said an inventor, from Burlington, Ontario, Canada, "so I invented the R P SANITIZER. My design would eliminate the need for users to touch the unit in order to sanitize hands."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective touch-free hand sanitizer system for public locations. In doing so, it ensures that the proper amount of sanitizing solution is used. As a result, it helps to reduce the spread of germs and viruses and it provides added protection and peace of mind. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for businesses and commercial locations. Additionally, a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Toronto sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TRO-533, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Leading Non-Profit Microfinance Organization Grameen America Provides Business Capital, Education, and Support Services to Propel Financial Empowerment for Women of Color
Jennifer Lopez will Serve as Grameen America's National Ambassador to Champion Financial Inclusion for Latina Entrepreneurs Historically Excluded from Financial Services and the Partnership will Live Under Lopez's Limitless Labs
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global icon Jennifer Lopez and Grameen America, the nation's fastest-growing microfinance organization, today announce they are partnering to advance financial empowerment for Latina businesswomen historically excluded from the financial mainstream. Grameen America provides access to business capital, credit- and asset-building, financial education, and peer support to enable women living below the federal poverty level to boost their income and create jobs in their communities. The new partnership seeks to advance both Lopez's latest philanthropic project, Limitless Labs, which aims to support Latina-owned small businesses, as well as Grameen America's goal to empower 600,000 Latina entrepreneurs across 50 U.S. cities with $14 billion in life-changing business capital and 6 million hours of financial education and training by 2030.
Lopez joins as Grameen America's National Ambassador to advocate for and mentor the organization's network of over 150,000 small businesses run by women in predominantly Latinx communities across the United States. Limitless Labs, the home for all of Lopez's philanthropic and values-driven work, aims to uplift, educate and provide essential resources to underserved communities like the one in The Bronx where Lopez grew up. Additional areas of focus include youth empowerment, civic engagement, and empowering women with the confidence to live limitlessly.
Grameen America envisions an inclusive society in which all entrepreneurs, regardless of gender, race or income, have access to fair and affordable financial services to support upward economic mobility. The organization provides ongoing financial education to members and reports microloan repayments to credit bureaus to enable participants to build their financial identities. Since its founding in 2008, Grameen America has served over 150,000 women in 23 U.S. cities, distributed $2.6 billion in loans, and helped create and maintain 157,000 jobs. The organization's repayment rate is over 99% and its members have achieved an average credit score of 644 through participation in the program.
To kick off her role as National Ambassador, Lopez will motivate, promote, and inspire Latina businesswomen, helping them understand the pathway to financial independence and literacy through joining the Grameen America microloan program. Lopez will mentor the organization's existing Latina business owners, educating them on the importance of credit and asset-building and developing a savings program to promote financial resilience. The partnership will also enhance Grameen America's financial education and training platform, prioritizing digital and multimedia resources to promote financial literacy.
"Being Latino in this country has always been a matter of pride for me. I am humbled and beyond grateful to partner with Grameen America," said Jennifer Lopez. "We're building pathways to employment and leadership opportunities. There's so much strength in this community and we're harnessing that. This partnership will create equality, inclusivity and opportunity for Latina women in business. This will change the fabric of America!"
"Jennifer Lopez is a trailblazer, having given visibility and advocacy to ensure Latina women are educated, financially empowered, and healthy," said Andrea Jung, President & CEO of Grameen America. "Grameen America is the only organization with the national scale, reach, and proven model required to deploy $14 billion in loan capital to emerging businesswomen in Latinx communities. Together we will shape entrepreneurship as a viable pathway to success for Latina women who have historically lacked access to the formal financial markets and are often marginalized from economic opportunity."
Despite gaps in opportunity, Latina entrepreneurs represent the fastest-growing, yet untapped, segment of U.S. small business owners. In the past 10 years, the number of Latino-owned small businesses has grown 44% compared to just 4% for non-Latinos, according to a recent report by the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative. The same report notes Latino-owned businesses are significantly less likely than white-owned businesses to receive loans from national banks, despite demonstrating strong lending criteria. For women, financial exclusion is disproportionately higher as only 4% of all small business loans from mainstream financial institutions go to women, according to a report by the National Women's Business Council.
"Asking for a loan from a bank is not as easy as people think, and even more challenging for businesswomen in my community," said Maria Lugo, Grameen America member and owner of Who's Papi? Tires by Papi, an auto-repair and tire shop located in Woodside, Queens. Lugo joined Grameen America in 2011 to revitalize her family's struggling business. Today, Lugo's thriving business has expanded in its size, services, and staff to meet growing demand. Most importantly, Lugo's savings allowed her to send her three children to college. "The road to business success is not always easy to navigate, but with hard work and access to financial services, education, and mentorship, it's possible to achieve your vision," said Lugo. "Surround yourself with people who are going to lift you higher."
Are you interested in joining Grameen America's program? Learn more today.
Founded by Nobel Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus, Grameen America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit microfinance organization dedicated to helping women who live in poverty build small businesses to create better lives for their families. The organization offers microloans, training, and support to transform communities and fight poverty in the United States. Since opening in January 2008, Grameen America has invested over $2.4 billion in more than 150,000 low-income women entrepreneurs. Opening originally in Jackson Heights, Queens, Grameen America has expanded to 22 cities in Austin, TX, Boston, MA, Camden, NJ, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Connecticut, Dallas, TX, Fresno, CA, Houston, TX, Indianapolis, IN, Los Angeles, CA, Memphis, TN, Miami, FL, Newark, NJ, New York City, NY, Omaha, NE, Oakland, CA, San Antonio, TX, San Jose, CA, Trenton, NJ and Union City, NJ.
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VIENNA, Va., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 24 million Americans living with asthma and 50+ million with allergies, it's vital they have greater access to medical care and insurance to help ensure successful health outcomes. A safe and expedited approval process for new medical treatments in the United States is also critical to support patients' needs.
These are among the top issues at Allergy & Asthma Network's 25th annual Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill (AADCH) on May 3-4 in Washington, DC. The event will be held both in person and virtually. The theme this year is "Access, Affordability and Innovation."
During AADCH, patients, families, advocates, healthcare professionals and industry partners canvas Capitol Hill to meet with federal legislators and their staff. The goal is to help raise awareness of and discuss legislation to end needless death and suffering due to asthma, allergies and related conditions.
This year, Allergy & Asthma Network has scheduled in-person and virtual visits with members of Congress and policymakers. The Network will also host its annual Congressional Lunch Briefing on May 4 at 12 noon ET. It will feature the Congressional Asthma & Allergy Caucus, presentations from leading allergists, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and patient testimonials.
"We're excited to head to Capitol Hill in person this year to advocate for legislation and policies that put patients' needs first," says Allergy & Asthma Network President and CEO Tonya Winders. "Expanding access to high-quality, affordable care will help ensure successful health outcomes, especially for those who live in underserved communities. Black, Hispanic/Latino and Native American patients with asthma or COVID-19 are at higher risk for hospitalization and death.
"We also need greater access to innovative therapies and health technologies, such as biologic medications, immunotherapy, telehealth and remote patient monitoring."
In addition to access to care, Allergy & Asthma Network urges Congress to support a host of bills under consideration. These include:
- Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act – expands federal and state efforts to improve care nationwide for people living with asthma
- Food Labeling Modernization Act – improves food labeling for people living with food allergies.
- Safe Step Act – requires health plans to provide an exception process for any medication considered for step therapy.
Allergy & Asthma Network advocates for federal funding in support of asthma and allergy programs at NIH, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and EPA, among others. For a complete list of AADCH issues and priorities, visit our Advocacy Center at https://advocacy.allergyasthmanetwork.org.
Virtual advocates are invited to tune into the Congressional Lunch Briefing livestream on May 4, starting at 12 noon ET. They are also asked to send letters and emails to members of Congress and post on social media throughout May 4 using #AADCH2020. Register for the livestream at AADCH.org.
"The more advocates who connect with legislators, the more powerful our voice and the greater our impact," Winders says.
About Allergy & Asthma Network
Allergy & Asthma Network is the leading nonprofit patient outreach, education, advocacy and research organization for people with asthma, allergies and related conditions. Our patient-centered network unites patients, families, caregivers, health professionals, industry partners and government decision makers to improve health and quality of life for all people with asthma and allergies. We specialize in making medically accurate health information understandable to all while promoting evidence-based standards of care. Learn more at AllergyAsthmaNetwork.org.
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Belani Brings Decades of Expertise in Commodities and Derivatives to Firm
NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akshay N. Belani, a well-known and highly respected derivatives attorney, has joined Troutman Pepper's Corporate Practice Group in New York as a partner. Belani joins the firm from Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP.
Belani focuses his practice on the application of derivatives in trading, structured products, and capital markets. He represents corporations, funds, banks, institutional investors, broker-dealers, and other financial institutions in all aspects of their securities, futures, derivatives, and commodities trading.
"Akshay offers our clients in-demand expertise around the transactional and regulatory issues associated with derivatives, complex finance, and structured products," said Mason Bayler, chair of the firm's Transactional department. "His skillsets pertaining to NFA and CFTC rule and regulations, securities financing, futures and derivatives contract negotiations and reviews, and related Dodd-Frank questions are similarly sought after."
"It's rare to find an attorney with Akshay's level of derivatives experience," added Steven Khadavi, managing partner of Troutman Pepper's New York office. "We are delighted to welcome him to the firm and know he will have an immediate impact on our clients."
Belani is a member of several industry associations and has an active pro bono practice, previously handling matters with Emma's Torch, Kids in Need of Defense, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, and Teens for Food Justice. He earned his JD from St. John's University School of Law and bachelor's degree from Tufts University.
"Troutman Pepper is known for its high-performance teams and providing superior client service," Belani said. "I'm looking forward to partnering with my new colleagues as we seek to deliver even more value for clients."
Consistently recognized as a top-tier national practice, Troutman Pepper's corporate attorneys regularly handle multimillion- and multibillion-dollar transactions. Core areas of service include capital markets transactions and other significant domestic and cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities laws compliance, and corporate finance.
Troutman Pepper is a national law firm with more than 1,200 attorneys strategically located in 23 U.S. cities. The firm's litigation, transactional, and regulatory practices advise a diverse client base, from startups to multinational enterprises. The firm provides sophisticated legal solutions to clients' most pressing business challenges, with depth across industry sectors, including energy, financial services, health sciences, insurance, and private equity, among others. Learn more at troutman.com.
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Englewood community feeling the loss of an elderly woman found dead in a pond.
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission received a call of a body of an elderly woman who was found in a pond at the Boca Royale Golf and Country Club.
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WWSB) - The FWC received the call around 8 p.m. on Friday night. According to the FWC report, the woman was seen falling into the pond and struggled to stay above water. Moments later, two alligators were seen grabbing her and pulling her under. It is an ongoing investigation and it is uncertain whether the alligators caused the woman’s death.
“It’s tragic,” said Alex Tompakov Englewood resident. “You don’t just expect them to be out on your everyday life like going for a walk.”
One Englewood resident remembered back to another attack where a coworker lost his 2-year-old to an alligator.
“He lost a 2-year-old to an alligator in their back yard and I can tell you that the reaction was horrific,” said David Taylor Englewood resident.
The woman was pronounced dead on the scene and a trapper was dispatched to remove the alligators from the pond. One was 8 feet 10 inches tall and the other was 7 feet 7 inches tall.
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(NEXSTAR) — Best Buy is voluntarily recalling several models of Insignia air fryers after several complaints that the products caught fire and even burned some users, the company announced Thursday.
The electronics retail company says the affected models are Insignia Digital Air Fryers, Insignia Analog Air Fryers, and Insignia Digital Air Fryer Ovens.
Model numbers are: NS-AF32DBK9, NS-AF32MBK9, NS-AF50MBK9, NS-AF53DSS0, NS-AF53MSS0, NS-AF55DBK9, NS-AFO6DBK1 and NS-AFO6DSS1.
The Insignia brand name can be seen on the front or top of the units and the models are plastic or plastic and stainless-steel bodies in black and stainless-steel finishes. Cooking chamber capacities on the affected models range from about 3.4 to 10 quarts.
These products were sold from November 2018 to February 2022 at Best Buy stores and its website, in addition to eBay and Google.
Best Buy says it’s received 68 reports from U.S. consumers and 36 reports from Canadian consumers about the items catching fire, burning or melting. These include seven reports of minor property damage and two reports of injuries, including injury to a child’s leg.
If you have any of these products, you’re advised to stop using them immediately and return them to Best Buy, where the company says customers will receive a refund in store credit. Best Buy says any purchasers it’s aware of will be notified and given pre-paid shipping boxes with labels.
Best Buy says consumers will receive $50 in store credit or higher, if the value of the item is greater than $50. No receipts will be required, the company says.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An original script for Donald Trump’s speech the day after the Capitol insurrection included tough talk ordering the Justice Department to “ensure all lawbreakers are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law” and stating the rioters “do not represent me.” But those words were crossed out with thick black lines, apparently by Trump, according to exhibits released by House investigators.
Virginia Rep. Elaine Luria, a Democratic member of the House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, tweeted out a short video Monday that included testimony from White House aides discussing Trump’s speech on Jan. 7 and a screenshot of the speech, with notes and with lines to be deleted. In one of the clips, Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, confirms to the panel the document “looks like a copy of a draft of the remarks for that day” and the writing “looks like my father’s handwriting.”
When the committee asked White House aide Jared Kushner, Ivanka’s husband, why Trump crossed out specific lines, he responded, twice: “I don’t know.”
The panel released the 3:40-minute video as a follow up to its final summer hearing last week, in which the investigators showed outtakes from Trump’s videotaping of the speech. In the outtakes, Trump becomes frustrated and discusses the wording with the staff present, including Ivanka. At one point, he tells them “I don’t want to say the election is over.” Angry, he pounds his fist.
The committee is releasing the additional material in an effort to push out even more evidence after eight summer hearings laid out findings from more than 1,000 interviews in its yearlong investigation. Members of the committee say the investigation continues, and they will hold more hearings in the fall.
They are aiming to convey a consistent message about Trump and his actions before, during and after the insurrection — that he repeatedly lied about widespread fraud, even against the advice of his closest aides, and sparked the violent actions of his supporters. And when the rioters broke into the Capitol, he did nothing to stop them.
In her Monday tweet, Luria said, “It took more than 24 hours for President Trump to address the nation again after his Rose Garden video on January 6th in which he affectionately told his followers to go home in peace. There were more things he was unwilling to say.”
The Jan. 7 speech was seen by his aides as an effort to make up for his inaction the day before when he waited hours to tell the rioters to leave the Capitol – and when he did, in a video filmed in the Rose Garden, he told the rioters that they were “very special.” In the video released by Luria, Trump aide Jared Kushner says he had spoken with other aides and they were trying to put remarks together for the president. “We felt like it was important to further call for de-escalation,” Kushner testified to the committee.
It is unclear who wrote the original text in the document.
In the original line “I am outraged and sickened by the violence, lawlessness and mayhem” the word “sickened” is crossed out. So are the later lines, “I want to be very clear you do not represent me. You do not represent our movement.” But he left in, “You do not represent our country.” The line “you belong in jail” was replaced with “you will pay.”
These lines also deleted: “I am directing the Department of Justice to ensure all lawbreakers are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We must send a clear message – not with mercy but with JUSTICE. Legal consequences must be swift and firm.”
In recent testimony, former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson – who also testified in person in a surprise hearing last month – said the scramble to get Trump to speak again on Jan. 7 was partly because of “large concern” within the White House that some of his Cabinet officials might try to invoke the constitutional process of the 25th Amendment to remove him from office.
The newly released video includes testimony from John McEntee, then the director of the White House presidential personnel office and one of Trump’s closest aides at the time. McEntee says that Kushner asked him to “nudge this along” to make sure that Trump delivered the speech. McEntee confirmed that Trump was reluctant to give the speech.
Pat Cipollone, the top White House lawyer, also testified that he believed Trump should have forcefully laid out the consequences for the rioters.
“In my view, he needed to express very clearly” that the rioters “should be prosecuted, and should be arrested.”
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- Existing, single-family home sales totaled 377,790 in May on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 9.8 percent from April and down 15.2 percent from May 2021.
- May's statewide median home price was, $898,980 up 1.6% percent from April and up 9.9% percent from May 2021.
- Year-to-date statewide home sales were down 8.9 percent in May.
LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California's housing market started showing signs of a market shift in May, as the monthly average 30-year fixed rate mortgage surpassed 5 percent for the first time since April 2010 leading to the lowest sales level since June 2020, and the largest year-over-year decline in five months, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.
Infographic: https://www.car.org/Global/Infographics/2022-05-Sales-and-Price
Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 377,790 in May, according to information collected by C.A.R. from more than 90 local REALTOR® associations and MLSs statewide. The statewide annualized sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2022 if sales maintained the May pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales.
May's sales pace was down 9.8 percent on a monthly basis from 419,040 in April and down 15.2 percent from a year ago, when 445,660 homes were sold on an annualized basis. Home sales dipped below the 400,000 level for the first time since June 2020. While public health concerns and market uncertainty were the triggering factors that resulted in the sales decline two years ago, tight supply and the higher cost of borrowing were responsible for the near double-digit decline this time around.
"We're beginning to see signs of a more balanced housing market with fewer homes selling above list price and homes remaining on the market a little longer than in previous months," said C.A.R. President Otto Catrina, a Bay Area real estate broker and REALTOR®. "What this tells us is that there is slightly more supply, fewer- and less-intense bidding wars, and those who've experienced 'buyers' fatigue' may now have a window of opportunity."
California's median home price set another record in May at $898,980 — surpassing the record set in April of $884,890. The May price was 1.6 percent higher than the April median price and 9.9 percent higher than the $818,260 recorded last May. This can largely be attributed to the mix of sales with the high-end market continuing to outperform the more affordable market segments.
The share of million-dollar home sales increased for the fourth straight month and reached the highest level on record at 35.3 percent, while home sales priced below $500,000 dipped again in May and hit the lowest level of all time.
Home prices could be leveling off though, as the monthly gain in price appears to be moderating. The month-over-month increase of 1.6 percent in the May median price was still higher but only slightly above the long run average of 1.1 percent recorded between April and May in the last 43 years.
"Pending home sales declined 30.6 percent in May – the biggest drop since the first month of the pandemic – likely due to eroding affordability, rising mortgage rates and home prices, and the increased risk of a recession," said C.A.R. Vice President and Chief Economist Jordan Levine. "The combined effect of the aforementioned factors resulted in a record increase in the average monthly mortgage payment to a typical home by more than 40 percent in May. With the Fed expected to raise rates further in the second half of the year, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage could surge past 6 percent by year's end and lead to more affordability challenges for potential homebuyers."
Other key points from C.A.R.'s May 2022 resale housing report include:
- At the regional level, all major regions declined in sales from last year, with four of the five regions falling by double-digits on a year-over-year basis. The Central Coast region continued to have the biggest decline of all regions, with sales dropping 21.8 percent from a year ago. Compared to the pre-pandemic average calculated using sales from May 2017, May 2018, and May 2019, the region's sales in May 2022 were also down 19.8 percent. Southern California (-14.3 percent), the Central Valley (-12.2 percent) and the San Francisco Bay Area (-11.5 percent) also dipped in sales from last May by double-digits, while the Far North (-4.0 percent) was the only region with a more moderate decline year-over-year.
- Three quarters (74.5 percent) of all counties tracked by C.A.R. experienced a decline in sales from a year ago in May 2022, compared to 80.4 percent in the prior month. Thirty counties in California fell more than 10 percent from last year, with Plumas dropping the most at -46.3 percent, followed by Mono (-33.3 percent) and Santa Barbara (-29.0 percent). Counties with a sales decline had an average decrease of -15.7 percent in May. Twelve counties increased in sales on a year-over-year basis in May, compared to nine counties in April. Del Norte (200.0 percent) had the largest sales growth from last year, followed by Siskiyou (53.5 percent) and Mariposa (50.0 percent). On a year-to-date basis, Plumas had the largest decline in sales of -35.5 percent so far this year, while Yuba (+41.2 percent) continued to have the best sales performance of all counties.
- At the regional level, home prices in all major California regions increased in price from last year by more than 10 percent, with the Far North and Southern California setting new record medians in May. The Far North also had the highest year-over-year growth in price with a surge of 16.4 percent, followed by the Central Valley (12.4 percent), the San Francisco Bay Area (12.3 percent), Southern California (11.9 percent), and the Central Coast (10.6 percent).
- At the county level, home prices continued to rise across the state,15 counties in California set new record median highs in May. Forty-five out of 51 counties tracked by C.A.R. increased in their median prices in May, with 31 of them rising 10 percent or more from a year ago. Marin had the biggest year-over-year gain in median price at 28.7 percent, followed by Siskiyou (27.3 percent) and Napa (25.2 percent). Five counties dipped in median price from last year, with Santa Barbara dropping the most at -30.7 percent, followed by Mono (-23.7 percent) and Del Norte (-22.9 percent).
- The overall supply condition in California improved further in May, with the statewide unsold inventory index (UII) surging from the prior month and from the same month of the prior year. The UII climbed back above 2 months for the first time in three months, and the improvement in the index was partly due to an increase in supply and partly due to a pullback in demand. With both closed sales and pending sales slowing by double-digits, total active listings experienced a gain of 46.7 percent in May, the largest year-over-year growth in at least the last 89 months. Active listings in May also climbed to the highest level since July 2020 and had a month-to-month increase of 26.4 percent from April.
- Forty-four of the fifty-one counties tracked by C.A.R. increased in active listings on a year-over-year basis in May, compared to forty counties in April. For the third straight month, Yuba had the biggest increase in supply with a gain of 191.8 percent in active listings from last May. Placer (108.2 percent), Nevada (106.0 percent), and Contra Costa (102.4 percent) were three other counties that also experienced a triple-digit increase in active listing from a year ago. On the other end of the spectrum, seven counties declined in for-sale properties when compared to the same month of last year, with Del Norte dropping the most at -30.5 percent, followed by Plumas (-26.6 percent) and Napa (-23.9 percent).
- The median number of days it took to sell a California single-family home was 9 days in May and 7 days in May 2021.
- C.A.R.'s statewide sales-price-to-list-price ratio* was 103.4 percent in May 2022 and 103.8 percent in May 2021.
- The statewide average price per square foot** for an existing single-family home was $436, up from $387 in May a year ago.
- The 30-year, fixed-mortgage interest rate averaged 5.23 percent in May, up from 2.96 percent in May 2021, according to Freddie Mac. The five-year, adjustable mortgage interest rate averaged 4.06 percent, compared to 2.62 percent in May 2021.
Note: The County MLS median price and sales data in the tables are generated from a survey of more than 90 associations of REALTORS® throughout the state and represent statistics of existing single-family detached homes only. County sales data are not adjusted to account for seasonal factors that can influence home sales. Movements in sales prices should not be interpreted as changes in the cost of a standard home. The median price is where half sold for more and half sold for less; medians are more typical than average prices, which are skewed by a relatively small share of transactions at either the lower end or the upper end. Median prices can be influenced by changes in cost, as well as changes in the characteristics and the size of homes sold. The change in median prices should not be construed as actual price changes in specific homes.
*Sales-to-list-price ratio is an indicator that reflects the negotiation power of home buyers and home sellers under current market conditions. The ratio is calculated by dividing the final sales price of a property by its last list price and is expressed as a percentage. A sales-to-list ratio with 100 percent or above suggests that the property sold for more than the list price, and a ratio below 100 percent indicates that the price sold below the asking price.
**Price per square foot is a measure commonly used by real estate agents and brokers to determine how much a square foot of space a buyer will pay for a property. It is calculated as the sale price of the home divided by the number of finished square feet. C.A.R. currently tracks price-per-square foot statistics for 50 counties.
Leading the way…® in California real estate for more than 110 years, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (www.car.org) is one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States with more than 217,000 members dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate. C.A.R. is headquartered in Los Angeles.
May 2022 County Sales and Price Activity
(Regional and condo sales data not seasonally adjusted)
May 2022 County Unsold Inventory and Days on Market
(Regional and condo sales data not seasonally adjusted)
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CIT Commercial Services, a subsidiary of First Citizens Bank, today announced that it increased a New York-based fashion company's discretionary lending facility to $100 million to support the acquisition of an entity that specializes in children's apparel.
The fashion company, a longtime client of CIT, focuses on designing, importing and distributing apparel, handbags and accessories. The financing provided by CIT will support the fashion company's business operations and growth plans as they integrate and improve upon their recently acquired entity.
"In arranging this financing, we worked closely with the client to tailor a solution aligned with their business goals," said Tom Fingleton, managing director and northeast regional manager for CIT Commercial Services. "We have a longstanding relationship with this client, and we welcome the opportunity to continue to support their business growth strategy."
CIT Commercial Services is one of the nation's leading providers of working capital financing, credit protection and accounts receivable management to consumer product companies.
About CIT
CIT is a division of First Citizens Bank, the largest family-controlled bank in the United States, continuing a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. Parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $100 billion in assets. The company's commercial banking segment brings a wide array of best-in-class lending, leasing and banking services to middle-market companies and small businesses from coast to coast. First Citizens also operates a nationwide direct bank and a network of more than 600 branches in 22 states, many in high-growth markets. Industry specialists bring a depth of expertise that helps businesses and individuals meet their specific goals at every stage of their financial journey. Discover more at cit.com/firstcitizens.
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Newly Announced Kit Harington ("Jon Snow") Will Be Joining Alfie Allen ("Theon Greyjoy"), Jack Gleeson ("Joffrey Baratheon"), Kristofer Hivju ("Tormund Giantsbane"), Kristian Nairn ("Hodor"), Daniel Portman ("Podrick Payne"), Gemma Whelan ("Yara Greyjoy"), and Isaac Hempstead Wright ("Bran Stark")
December 9-11, 2022 at Los Angeles Convention Center
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans of the Game of Thrones franchise have a lot to look forward to this year! With less than one month to go until the highly anticipated premiere of the new HBO series House of the Dragon, the successor series to Game of Thrones, Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment and Creation Entertainment are thrilled to announce today the new date, location, and star-studded line-up for the first ever Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention. The exciting new addition of Kit Harington ("Jon Snow") will be joining the previously announced Game of Thrones series stars including Alfie Allen ("Theon Greyjoy"), Jack Gleeson ("Joffrey Baratheon"), Kristofer Hivju ("Tormund Giantsbane"), Kristian Nairn ("Hodor"), Daniel Portman ("Podrick Payne"), Gemma Whelan ("Yara Greyjoy"), and Isaac Hempstead Wright ("Bran Stark") on December 9-11 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Also signed on to host the Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention are Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen, recently named hosts for the new and upcoming The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon, launching on August 3. Tickets for the Convention are on sale now at http://gotcon.events.
From engaging panels and discussions to opportunities to come up close and personal with some of your favorite cast, the Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention offers an exciting and unique experience that has something for every Game of Thrones fan, allowing them to truly step back inside and revisit the world of Westeros and beyond. Guests will also have a chance to win great prizes during cosplay and trivia competitions and shop for exclusive merchandise on an action-packed show floor. A variety of a la carte offerings will be available including cast meet and greets, autograph signings, an evening dance party hosted by none other than special guest, DJ Kristian Nairn ("Hodor") and much more to be announced.
HBO's Game of Thrones has aired in over 207 countries and territories, culminating in record-setting ratings, and over its eight seasons, the show became one of the biggest and most iconic series in television history. Having celebrated "The Iron Anniversary" in April 2021, which marked ten years since the first episode hit television screens, the Game of Thrones franchise continues to engage passionate fans and ignite audiences' excitement with the next iteration, House of the Dragon. The world of Westeros is expanding, and the Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention will be ready to celebrate. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements to come.
All episodes of Game of Thrones are available to stream now on HBO Max. House of the Dragon will premiere on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, August 21.
For more information on the Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention, please visit http://gotcon.events.
Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment (WBTE), part of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences, is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits, and theme park experiences based on Warner Bros.' iconic characters, stories, and brands. WBTE is home to the groundbreaking global locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, WB Movie World Australia, and countless other experiences inspired by DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby, Game of Thrones, Friends, and more. With best-in-class partners, WBTE allows fans worldwide to physically immerse themselves inside their favorite brands and franchises.
The Glendale, California based company is currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary as the originator of touring fan conventions for major pop culture entertainment franchises. Creation has partnered with Warner Bros. for the past 11 years producing The Official Supernatural Convention Tour, honoring TV's longest-running genre series, as well as The Vampire Diaries and Lucifer Tours. During its 50-year history, Creation has presented conventions for fans of Star Trek, Star Wars, Twilight, The X-Files, Xena and many more!
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- Transaction drives value through significant synergistic opportunities and alignment with BKV's sustainability initiatives outlined in its 2021 report
- Midstream assets will add additional benefits across the energy value chain
DENVER, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BKV Corporation ("BKV" or "the Company") today announced that its subsidiaries have closed on the purchase of natural gas upstream and associated midstream infrastructure in the Barnett Shale region of North Texas from XTO Energy, Inc., and Barnett Gathering LLC, subsidiaries of Exxon Mobil Corporation, for $750 million. Depending on future natural gas prices, additional contingent payments may be incurred along with typical closing adjustments.
Chris Kalnin, Chief Executive Officer of BKV, said, "We are excited to welcome approximately 130 new employees to our team, expand our footprint in the Barnett, and move one step closer towards the safe and profitable production of net-zero natural gas."
BKV acquired approximately 160,000 total net acres in the Barnett, primarily Tarrant, Johnson and Parker counties, with upstream assets that include low decline wells, ideal for delivering consistent cash flow, and high average working interests of approximately 93 percent in over 2,100 wells with operatorship positions. The transaction also included approximately 750 miles of gathering pipelines, compression, and processing midstream infrastructure.
Upon closing, the company's total production and total reserves are approximately 900 MMcfe/d and 5.8 Tcfe, respectively. BKV has over 7,500 producing wells across 487,000 net acres, and its natural-gas-fueled power plant in Temple, Texas, produces a heat rate of 7,000 Btu/kWh at a capacity of 760 MW+.
Nick Kunze, BKV's Vice President of Operations in the Barnett, said, "We are excited to get started and build upon the strengths and legacy of the XTO team as we drive future growth in the Barnett. The extensive synergistic opportunities already in place allow us to hit the ground running, such as working toward certifying responsibly sourced gas (RSG) at the wellhead through a credible third party and offering additional access to premier Gulf Coast markets, just to name a few."
The purchase of the Barnett assets comes on the heels of the company's latest announcement about launching a dedicated carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) business line with its first project anticipated to come online by the end of 2023.
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, BKV Corporation (BKV) is a privately held natural gas exploration and production company that seeks to deliver reliable, sustainable energy to the community. Founded in 2015, BKV has approximately 300 employees across the U.S. that are committed to building a different kind of energy company. BKV is one of the top 20 natural gas producers in the United States and the largest natural gas producer in the Barnett Shale. BKV Corporation is the parent company for the BKV family of companies. For more information, visit www.bkvcorp.com.
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